Kuroshio Ocean Educational Foundation

The Kuroshio Ocean Educational Foundation (黑潮海洋文教基金會) is a Taiwanese non-profit organization established in 1998. It is recognized as Taiwan's first civil society group dedicated to giving a voice to whales, dolphins, and the ocean. The foundation focuses primarily on cetacean research, while also addressing broader marine issues, environmental education, and scientific investigation. Its work combines field surveys, public outreach, and educational programs aimed at raising awareness about marine conservation in Taiwan and the surrounding Kuroshio region. As a non-profit entity, it operates independently and relies on public support, grants, and volunteer participation to carry out its mission. The foundation's name references the Kuroshio Current, a warm ocean current that flows past Taiwan and is ecologically significant for marine life. Through its long-standing commitment, the organization has become a key player in Taiwan's marine conservation movement, advocating for the protection of cetaceans and their habitats.

The Kuroshio Ocean Educational Foundation was founded in 1998 in Taiwan. It emerged as the country's first civil non-profit organization specifically focused on whales, dolphins, and the ocean. From its inception, the foundation concentrated on cetacean-related surveys and research, gradually expanding its scope to encompass broader marine issues, environmental education, and scientific investigation. Over the years, it has conducted numerous field studies, advocated for marine conservation policies, and engaged the public through educational programs. Its work has contributed to raising awareness about the importance of the Kuroshio Current ecosystem and the need to protect marine biodiversity in Taiwan. The foundation continues to operate as an active non-profit, relying on donations, grants, and volunteer efforts to sustain its mission.

• 1998

  Foundation established in Taiwan as the first civil non-profit for whales, dolphins, and the ocean.

Taiwan's pioneering non-profit dedicated to cetacean and marine conservation.

1. 1Kuroshio Ocean Educational Foundation - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2黑潮海洋文教基金會 - 维基百科zh.wikipedia.org