Marine Waste Transformed into Squid Night Lights: Penghu Fishery Association and Wen-Ao Elementary Collaborate

Penghu's coastline is littered with marine debris. To address this, the Penghu Fishery Association organized a "Marine Waste Reuse" project today in collaboration with Wen-Ao Elementary School in Magong. They transformed discarded floating buoys into "squid-shaped night lights," giving new life to marine waste.

Yan De-fu, General Manager of the Penghu Fishery Association, stated that Penghu is surrounded by the sea, making the ocean a vital local asset. However, the severe issue of marine debris cannot be ignored. He emphasized that marine waste should not just be cleared during beach cleanups; instead, they should think about how to transform these problems into new value and opportunities through education and creativity.

Today, the Fishery Association invited marine waste artist Li Pei-hua to guide students in cleaning, painting, and assembling discarded buoys. The resulting "squid night lights" are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Through this hands-on experience, students learned the value of "resource recycling and reuse," deepening marine environmental education and promoting the concept of a circular economy.

Yan stated that this "from waste to art, from trash to resource" experience will continue to be held, aiming to root marine education in schools. The goal is to cultivate a sense of responsibility in children to cherish the ocean, reduce pollution, and sustainably utilize marine resources, working together to protect Penghu's marine environment.