Sketch of Archilife Study Tour, June 2025
2025年6月份見識之旅縮影
![]() For the study tour of June 29, 2025, Ms. Lu Ming-yun led 15 ARF interns and their parents on a trip to learn about ocean conservation and circular aquaculture. The first stop was Gongliao – the birthplace of the Taiwanese abalone industry. Before departing for the coastal fishery water pond, the owner and tour guide Mr. Li Sheng-hsing explained abalone's growth and harvest, and cleaning of the water pond, while pointing to a mural depicting of aquaculturel. He also spoke about the evolution of aquaculture techniques, and differences between aquaculture today and 40 years ago. Arriving at a vannamei prawn water pond, everyone was drawn to baskets of glistening sea grapes. Mr. Li pointed out that sea grapes help clarify the water and break down the prawns' excretion, ensuring that no drugs are required for prawn cultivation. Furthermore, seawater from abalone cultivation is redirected to the prawn water pond so that water can be re-utilized, forming a beneficial circular system. Everyone was surprised by the crispy and popping sensation in their mouths when they tasted the sea grapes, also known as "green caviar". Mr. Li went on to clarify differences between small abalone and ordinary abalone, and allowed everyone to observe live small abalone and purple sea urchins up close. ![]() At the semi-open small abalone water pond, Mr. Li showed everyone how seaweed and kelp used as small abalone feed were mixed with seawater and pumped through pipes by a pressurized motor, which greatly reduced the need for manpower. Using a powerful water spray, the feed was dispersed into the water pond. The interns personally experienced the fun and challenge of feeding small abalones. Due to its strong recoil, the interns needed Mr. Li's assistance to operate the water spray, which was as tall as a person. At the end, Mr. Li demonstrated how to use a culinary torch to sear the small abalone. Once the surface was slightly charred, the small abalone flesh slid off easily. Everyone was full of praise after savoring the tender and sweet-tasting small abalone. ![]() Everyone visited Starry Sky x Art Vegan Village in Fulong around noon. They learned that every artist in the village adopts a vegan diet and endeavors to promote vegan culture, hoping to create a sustainable living environment through daily practice. The village also actively advocates beach cleanup, and uses ocean wastes to create valuable artworks, giving a new lease of life to abandoned items and supporting environmental sustainability. After a vegan lunch, everyone tried their hand at making a nightlight using waste glass collected from the ocean. Colorful pieces of broken glass, polished smooth by the sea over many years, shone with a glossy sheen. Using silicone sealant, everyone assembled the glass into attractive and practical nightlights. Finally, everyone took a group photo with a cup of gelidium jelly ombre drink, a specialty of the Northeast Coast. The interns also enjoyed playing with interactive games and toys made from ocean waste, experiencing firsthand the creativity and practice of sustainable living. As the day's activities came to an end, everyone looked forward to the next study tour on the journey home. |