The Goal of University Education -NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup.

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The Goal of University Education -NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup.

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 001Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 001

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 002Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 002

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 003Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 003

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 004Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 004

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 005Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 005

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 006Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 006

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 007Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 007

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 008Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 008

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 009Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 009

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 010Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 010

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 011Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 011

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 012Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 012

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 013Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 013

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NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 017Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 017

NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 018Image — NUK's faculty and students collaborate with the local community to initiate the Kezailiao Beach cleanup. 018

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【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】

【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】

Life Below Water

2023-10-19 On the 17^th, faculty and students from National University of Kaohsiung inspected the gaps between the tetrapod and the sand, leaving no area unchecked. They headed to Kezailiao Beach to carry out an environmental cleanup. This involved removing everyday waste, such as bottles and cans, and collecting several large bags of marine debris, including polystyrene floaters. This endeavor exemplifies their commitment to local collaboration, fostering a community spirit, and taking action to

support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: " conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources." By engaging in this effort, they contribute to marine ecosystem conservation and sustainable utilization while promoting environmental awareness.

President Chen Yueh-Tuan of NUK mentioned that NUK is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a core of its institutional governance, connecting with society and industry. The "Kezailiao Beach Cleanup X Turning Ocean Waste into Treasure" event is one of the units the Center for Teaching and Learning Development planned as part of the "The Goal of University Education- N Choose 1 Diverse Specialty Courses." This initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Kezailiao Xinhe Village Office and the King Car Cultural & Educational Foundation. The target audience for this activity is first-year students. The goal is to encourage students to make the most of their university experience by actively engaging with important issues, participating in activities, and developing self-directed learning skills. This, in turn, helps students cultivate their interests and a sense of purpose.

The beach cleanup team from NUK comprised nearly 40 faculty and students, including Researcher Li Yu-Chi from the Division of Research and Development and teacher Lin Chih-Chien. They were guided by local village chief Zeng Ying-Feng, who emphasized safety measures during the cleanup.

The team split into groups to collect trash found in various locations on the beach and ocean debris brought ashore by currents and tides. They collected items such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic bags, disposable tableware, barbecue grills, firework remnants, and even backpacks, oil drums, syringes, motorcycle parts, and Styrofoam buoys used in the fishing industry. The cleanup process taught students the importance of public responsibility, marine conservation, and ecological preservation.

The trash collected by students and staff from NUK was sorted for recycling and documented with details about the types and quantities. This information was then uploaded to The Ocean Conservancy, an organization based in the United States, for data aggregation. It contributes to international efforts by aiding in analyzing the sources of marine debris in various sea areas and actively participating in international beach cleanup initiatives such as the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).

Furthermore, the enthusiastic village chief, Zeng Ying-Feng, invited the team to utilize driftwood (small timber) for creating DIY eco-friendly candle platforms, promoting the spirit of resource recycling. He also encouraged the students to engage in community interactions, strengthening their connections with the local community.

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