Raising awareness about algal reefs starts in one’s own backyard

"Algae reefs are stunningly beautiful places. If you're unfamiliar with them, why not come to see and understand them - you'll willingly devote your life to them." Wherever he goes, Pan Zhong-zheng (潘忠政) expresses his love for algae reef ecosystems and the importance of environmental protection.

Pan has been involved in the environmental protection movement for nearly 30 years. Starting from his hometown in Guanyin, Pan successively mobilized organizations such as the Guanyin Culture Team (觀音文化工作陣) and the Daku River Cultural Association (大堀溪文化協會). For countless years, he has led villagers to understand the land beneath their feet and gathered local forces to jointly protect the environment. Last year, with the hope of raising public awareness and mobilizing a large-scale environmental and civic education movement, Pan launched the "Treasure Taoyuan Algae Reef Referendum (珍愛桃園藻礁公投)."

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用藻礁喚醒公民從家鄉出發

「藻礁是個很吸引人的地方，如果你不認識它，那就來一趟，看看它、了解它，你就會為它賣命。」潘忠政道出他對藻礁生態的熱愛，同時也傳遞出他對環境保護的堅持。

投身環保運動近三十年，從家鄉觀音出發，先後籌組觀音文化工作陣、大堀溪文化協會等組織，帶領鄉民認識家鄉土地，並凝聚在地力量共同守護環境。去年，潘忠政更發起「珍愛桃園藻礁公投」，盼能藉此凝聚全民意識，來場大型的環境及公民教育。