2025 National Geographic World Oceans Day Lecture Series

Co-organized by National Geographic and the Taiwan Coral Reef Society, this special event features Dr. Hsuan-Ching Ho, who will explore the diversity, taxonomy, distribution, and recent discoveries of coral reef fishes in Taiwan. The lecture will also delve into endangered species assessments and their ecological implications.

Topic:

Finding Nemo Underwater: The Diversity and Conservation of Coral Reef Fishes

Speaker:

Dr. Hsuan-Ching Ho

Associate Professor, Department of Aquaculture, NKUST

Adjunct Researcher, National Ocean Technology Center

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Venue:

International Conference Hall, 3rd Floor, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University

(Corner of Xinhai Rd. and Fuxing S. Rd. — Enter from the NTU Second Gate, the College of Social Sciences is the first building on the right.)

Lecture Overview:

This lecture will provide an in-depth look at the diversity of coral reef fishes in Taiwan, covering species classification, the factors behind species formation, and the variation in community composition across different ecological environments. Dr. Ho will also share recent discoveries of new species and discuss their scientific and conservation significance. The session will introduce key indicators used in endangered species assessments and explore the practical challenges and critical considerations in applying these tools in real-world contexts.