Keelung Island and Chaojing Conservation Area will be closed from 11/1 and will reopen to visitors on 4/1 next year

The Keelung City Government announced today (30th) evening that Keelung Island and Chaojing Conservation Area will enter the winter rest period from November 1 to March 31 next year, and are expected to reopen to visitors on April 1 next year. Cai Fuzhao, director of the Industrial Development Department of Keelung City, said that during the recuperation period, except for those holding sea vegetable collection permits and approved researchers who are allowed to enter in accordance with regulations, applications from the public to enter the area will be suspended to reduce human interference and maintain the habitat of marine life.

In addition, lifeguards will be stationed at Dawulun Beach until tomorrow. The city government reminds that the northeast monsoon strengthens in autumn and winter, and walruses change rapidly. People who go to the sea must be vigilant and do not take risks in the water.

Cai Fuxi said that Keelung Island has rich natural landscapes and ecological resources, attracting more than 63,000 tourists to the island during its opening period this year. The city government will use the winter recuperation period to carry out environmental preparations, maintenance of trails and related facilities, so as to allow the natural environment to recuperate appropriately and welcome tourists who will visit next year.

The Chaojing Conservation Area is simultaneously implementing winter recuperation. Except for those with sea vegetable collection permits and approved researchers who are allowed to enter in accordance with regulations, applications from the general public to enter the area are temporarily suspended to reduce human interference and maintain the habitat of marine life.

Cai Fuxi pointed out that the Chaojing Conservation Area has promoted the "Chaojing 2.0" management system since April 2013, dividing the core area and the sustainable utilization area, taking into account ecological protection and rational utilization of resources. Harvesting of aquatic animals and plants is prohibited in the core area; approved sustainable fishing activities are allowed in the sustainable utilization area, and habitat destruction is prohibited. The city government continues to protect marine biodiversity and promote resource sustainability through scientific monitoring, zoning management and regular recuperation.

In terms of water safety, the lifesaving service at Haixing Swimming Pool has ended this year, and there will be no lifeguards stationed at Dawulun Beach starting from November 1. Cai Fuzha reminded the public to carefully assess risks, pay attention to weather, tides and on-site safety notices, abide by control measures, and do not go into the water when the waves are strong or the sea conditions are bad; parents should supervise children at all times and do not let children play in the water alone. If you find someone in danger, call for help immediately and dial 119 or 118 for help. Do not rush into the water to rescue people.