Taijiang Cetacean Museum, Marine research museum in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan.
The Taijiang Cetacean Museum is a research facility in Annan, Tainan, dedicated to marine mammals and ocean biology. The galleries display specimens of whales, dolphins, and other water animals through preserved remains, skeletal models, and hands-on exhibits that show visitors the variety of marine life.
The museum was established in the early 2000s to gather and share growing knowledge about marine mammals in the region. Since then it has become a key center for ocean biology research and conservation work along Taiwan's coast.
The museum connects local maritime knowledge with contemporary scientific understanding, showing how people have historically related to the coast and its animal inhabitants. The exhibits tell stories of this relationship between humans and the sea that has shaped life in the region for generations.
The facility is easy to reach and open during daytime hours, with guided tours available in several languages for both individuals and groups. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and allow plenty of time to explore all the exhibits at a relaxed pace.
The facility runs an active rescue center for stranded marine animals, where injured or disoriented creatures receive care and are eventually released back to the ocean. This makes the museum more than just an exhibition space, turning it into a living hub for hands-on conservation work.
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