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Cheng, Po-Yuan | Taiwan
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Analyzing Marine Litter Through Recreational Activities
Growing interest in addressing marine litter and debris issues in Taiwan is leading some professors and research scholars to collect robust marine debris research and data that can be used to develop more effective mitigation and education programs. As an entrepreneur of an outdoor marine recreation company and a master’s student in marine biology, Cheng, Po-Yuan’s solution is to educate kayak, stand-up paddle board, and canoe customers to collect and analyze marine debris. Cheng, Po-Yuan proposes a collaborative working model that includes environmental educators, professional outdoor instructors, university professors, local disadvantaged groups, NGOs, government, and youth. All involved would use the data to establish and maintain a long-term monitoring system and provide educational programs and jobs that promote environmentally friendly behaviors.