本書簡介：
太平島是南沙群島中唯一有淡水且生物多樣性最豐富的島嶼，有著極為豐富的海洋生物多樣性與漁業資源，包括有珊瑚礁、潟湖、潮間帶、海草床、大洋及深海等等不同的海洋生態系與棲地，由於地理位置優越，臨近海域又蘊藏豐富的漁業及石油的資源，也因此南海的主權一直爭議不斷。為了擱置爭議共同保育這片人類共同的瑰寶，本署自2009年開始進行生物多樣性調查，今年爰將近年來的生態調查成果，彙集出版南疆沃海中英文對照圖鑑，以作為我國與南海各國交流的重要媒介，也彰顯我國海洋生物研究上的能力與實力。為彰顯我國在南沙之主權，在海洋生態方面科研之水準，以及我國在太平島海洋保育方面所作之努力，讓國內外了解此不易到達的領土生態之美與保育的重要性。
Taiping Island is the largest of the Spratly Islands, and the only one with freshwater supply. The island is home to many tropical plant species unseen in other parts of Taiwan. Not only is it the rest stop for many migratory birds, it is also an important nesting site for the green turtles. Due to its location within the “Coral Triangle”, the global center of marine biodiversity, species diversity of corals and fishes are exceptionally high, here in the waters of Taiping Island.Spratly Islands, the southernmost part of Taiwan, is a treasure trove of bounteous resources, which in turn provides countless ecosystem services. While the countries bordering the South China Sea are thinking in terms of economic benefits, we have chosen to prioritize ecological preservation over development. We hope to replace the plunder of the islands’ natural resources with long-term surveys and management plans, to sustain the ecosystems in the region.
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