In a joint effort to safeguard the marine environment, the Hsinchu City Government and the Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council have launched an automated continuous monitoring system to ensure water quality stability and the safety of local aquaculture. On January 8, 2026, Deputy Mayor Chiu Chen-Yuan attended the inauguration ceremony of the Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station. He stated that the station features weather resistance, real-time monitoring, cloud-based management, and intelligent alert systems. It tracks 12 different water quality parameters around the clock, utilizing smart equipment to effectively capture trends and changes. This marks a new chapter in Hsinchu City’s water management and fulfills the goal of comprehensive, sustainable water governance.
 
Deputy Mayor Chiu noted that marine environmental management is a long-term endeavor requiring support from the central government, local coordination, and corporate cooperation. By employing smart governance and comprehensive monitoring, the city aims to protect the ocean, ensure public health, and create a livable, sustainable, low-carbon home. He also encouraged citizens to support the central government’s “Salute to the Sea” policy by taking concrete actions to care for the environment, developing eco-friendly habits, and reducing waste at the source to preserve resources for future generations.
 
Wang Yung-Chang, Chief Secretary of the Ocean Conservation Administration, expressed his honor in witnessing the station’s commencement. He remarked that the facility is not only a tangible achievement for Hsinchu City’s marine governance but also a significant step forward in deepening Taiwan’s national marine monitoring network. As an island nation, Taiwan views the ocean as a precious natural asset deeply intertwined with the livelihoods of its people, its industries, and its ecological security.