Discovering Lanyu by accident ☵ Why Lanyu, also known as Orchid Island? Why just the farthest of all Taiwanese Islands? The cause might have been an encounter in Hualien, a small city on the northeastern coast of Taiwan, where the … Continue reading European tourists’ view of Lanyu
Sea turtle research of the NTOU Since 1997 the sea turtle research team of the National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU, ntou.edu.tw) has been visiting Lanyu Island from June to September. Around 10 people are in this team, including postgraduates, college … Continue reading Sea turtles of Lanyu
The flying fish season is the most important hunting and fishing season of the Tao tribe. Capturing flying fish is the most crucial thing for local people. Flying fish has also become the basis of Tao social organization, ritual culture, … Continue reading Flying fish season
The lunar year of the Tao is divided into 3 seasons: 1) Teyteyka, the hot season which is a period for collective celebrations and the time for building -> from July to November 2) Amian, the cold season “when everyone stays put” -> from … Continue reading Calendar of the Tao
Are there sea turtles nesting on Lanyu island? What about different species of sea turtles? Are they all protected? These and more questions we want to ask and try to give answers. We would like to introduce you to these … Continue reading Sea turtles in the Pacific