Taiwan's Marine Institute Wins Prestigious US Education Award

Taiwan's National Oceanic Research Institute (Nori) has achieved a significant international recognition, receiving the 'Ocean Education Award - Outstanding Organization' from the U.S. Marine Education Association (NMEA). This marks a historic moment as it is the first time a government agency outside of the United States has been honored with this award.

Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling emphasized the award's significance, stating it underscores Taiwan's successful promotion of marine policies and education, which has gained international acknowledgment. The NMEA is described as a vital and influential platform for international marine educators, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Nori, under the Ocean Affairs Council, has been diligently cultivating marine literacy education. The foundation was laid by the first director, Chiu Yung-fang, further developed by the second director, Chen Chien-hung, and continued by the current director, Chen Chang-ling. Their efforts have gradually embedded marine education in schools at various levels.

At the NMEA annual conference held in the U.S. in mid-July, Director Chen Chang-ling led a delegation of marine literacy education teachers. They established a booth and hosted a "Taiwan International Marine Literacy Exchange Workshop." This workshop showcased teaching materials, lesson plans, and educational outcomes from their marine education initiatives, sharing experiences in curriculum design, local adaptation, and practical implementation.

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This is the first time this award has been presented to a government agency outside the United States.