Dongsha Atoll National Park

The Dongsha Atoll extends across 25 kilometers in diameter, containing diverse coral reefs and marine ecosystems within its 3,537 square kilometers territory.

The Marine National Park Headquarters established this protected area in 2007 as Taiwan's seventh national park to safeguard its marine resources.

The national park serves as a research center where scientists conduct studies on marine life connectivity and genetic exchange in the South China Sea.

Access to the national park requires special permits from authorities, as the area focuses on environmental restoration and scientific research rather than tourism.

The park's seagrass beds provide habitats for green sea turtles and lemon sharks, with juvenile sharks frequently spotted in these waters.

Location: Pratas Islands

Inception: 2007

Operator: 內政部營建署海洋國家公園管理處

Website: http://marine.gov.tw

GPS coordinates: 20.71667,116.70000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:00