Nautilus

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SCENES CENTER

Camp Nautilus Kenting National Park

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Provide Environmental Education

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Local Partners : Certified Facility

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Protected Wild Animal Caring Center

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Camp Nautilus is located in the region of Kenting National Park, is partnership between Scouts of China and National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium in providing professional venue in Environment Education to the youth.

Kenting National Park was Taiwan's first national park, the diversified terrain and tropical climate of Kenting have helped breed a rich and fertile vegetation ranging from upland to coast with a full variety of living species. Situated on Taiwan's southernmost Hengchun Peninsula, Kenting National Park faces the Pacific Ocean on the east, the Taiwan Strait on the west, and the Bashi Channel on the south. The Park covers a land area of 18,084 hectares, including the coral reef cliffs and coastal zone from Gueishan to

Hongchai on the west; Maobitou, Nanwan, Eluanbi, and Kenting Forest Recreation Area south of Longluantan on the south; Jialeshuei along the Pacific ocean on the east; and Nanrenshan on the north.

The coastal area stretches across 15,185 hectares, including Nanwan and the waters within one kilometer of the shore from Gueishan, north Eluanbi, to Nanrenwan. The total area of the park is 33,269 hectares.

Camp Nautilus  1st camp site to apply for certification of WOSM SCENES center  1st Joint camp site operated under NSO with outside partner  1st marine based camp programme  Developed mainly to achieve purpose of environment education in Scouting  Ready to provide international service project

National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium The NMMBA is located in Checheng of Pingtung County, facing the Taiwan strait in the west and standing beside the Tortoise Mt. in the east. The whole area of the district is 300 hectares, the construction of the museum division alone occupies 25 hectares, whereas the surrounding grasslands and public facility occupy more than 275 hectares.

The building allocation can be divided into: the museum (the three theme exhibit halls of Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom Pavilion and Waters of the World and administration and teaching centers), several major building divisions like the husbandry center, public facilities, research building, maintenance facilities, international conference center and academic research center.

Locating among the mountain and river, the concept of the museum focuses on presenting the spirit and characteristic of water. It is developed with low building density, and connected with footpaths to maintain the harmonious relation with the original natural environment.

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Key Requirement 1: Have a Nature Area

Camp Nautilus A mystical place with legend of Whale & Sea Turtle as Guardians of Marine Life

The camp site is at 22° 2'49.14"N, 120° 41'58.48"E, connected to the well known Marine Aquarium which covers an area of 25,000M2, which consists of 3 aquarium as (Waters of Taiwan), (Coral Kingdom)and (Waters of the World) are managed by private enterprise as BOT project with Ministry of Education. The nature area, including the Howan bay and Tortoise Mt. cover over 250 hectors providing wide diversity of land and marine species. Kenting area is full of coral reef and abundant marine eco system which is under the conservation protection, and Howan bay is also home of endangered land crabs that represents part of the nature wild life in the national park. Situated in tropical climate with fertile vegetation, here is also internationally famous for migrating birds observation in Asia for scientific re-

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The Authority of the museum work closely with NSO to develop the nature area for environment education related programme for youth all year around with the support of the resident scientists and researchers. The National Park & Forest Bureau authority also provide professional support to our programme, enrich the scout environment education programme with more conservation context.

The future development of the camp site will follow the principle of minimalnism and Leave No Trace to keep the environment impact at lowest possible level, and demonstrate the new disciplines of managing a camp with green energy, zero pollution discharge to the nature and total recycle from the scout activities in the premises.

Wild animals, wet land and the Howan Bay There are abundant natural resources to provide opportunities for Scouts to experience and connect with natural world. The wetland system (11.5 hectors) in the camp is to polish the effluent from the aquarium after been properly treated, and the final pool is connected to the tidal zone thus attracted coastal marine life, birds and wide variety of plants with observation decks and experiment zone for scouts to participate Orienteering science courses.

Kenting area enjoys cloudless weather most of the time, makes it one of the best location for astronomical observation. Observatory equipped with 2 remote controlled Reflecting Telescope for academic research and education purpose which provide great learning ground for youth.

In providing unstructured play and exploration in nature. An integrated ori-

enteering system is designed through out the whole site covering wide aspects of nature encounter with different level of challenges.

It’s designed for scouts of all ages, including scout leaders for a wilderness experience while gaining scientific knowledge about the environment. The programme designed for exploration ranges from the land, tidal range to the sea. In each field, there are professionals as instructors and supporting staffs to ensure the quality of the activity as well the safety concern.

Programme modules include knowledge base, scout skills, cultural base, experiential base, scout advancements. To implement WSEP programme, the camp also provide opportunity gaining WSEB and SWA knowledge preparing scouts to achieve the goals while provide related workshops to scout leaders in guiding their own scouts in completion of both programme. LNT Trainer

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Key Requirement 1: Have a Nature Area Spices around Wetland Birds : Here is famous international stop for popular migrating birds, there are also Gallinula chloropus, Amaurornis phonenicurus, Pycnonotus taivanus, Hypsipetes madagascariensis etc.

Plants : On the land, there are local plants such as Ficus caulocarpa, Sea Cups, Sapotaceae, Bird-lime Tree, Pittosporum pentandrum, Indian almond, Barringtonia asiatica, Oldham Scolopia, Negundo Chastetree, Linden Hibiscus etc.; The water born plants are Water Lily and black mangrove.

Incests : With abundant honey plants they attractbees, beetles, dragon fly and butterfly such as Appias lyncida formosana, Cepora nerissa cibyra, Cepora nandina eunama, Danainae, Euchromia elegantissima formosana Butler.

"Nature study is

Spices in the tidal zone and sea Endangered crabs There are 2nd largest diversity of land crab in Kenting and the only tree crab in the world. There are 30 kind of crabs includingGecarcinidae, Grapsidae, Sesarmidae, Ocypodidae, Potamidae, Coenobitidae. Due to the impact caused by human, every year during the breeding season is also intensive conservation activity to protect the crabs crossing the road into the sea for breeding.

Corals Coral reef is protect by law, and there is largest coverage of coral in the region. Coral spawning is annual event and under thorough protection by the marine biologists for research and conservation purpose. The Museum is also well known internationally in coral restoration technology.

Sea Slugs More than 50 kind of fascinating sea slugs are found the nearby Howan bay. The sea slugs is known to provide cancer curing element but a mysteries creature. Ongoing research is underway.

the key activity in Scouting and Guiding.“

By Baden Powell

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Key Requirement 2: Provide Environmental Education

Our Goals of Marine Trinity : Education Conservation Restoration

The Museum has been certified by Environment Protection Administration based on the Environment Education Act in 2012 as “Certified Environment Education Facility”.

There are 30 professionals in research, education, domestication who have been working with NSO in developing wide range of land and marine related programme. Providing curriculum and syllabus to implement WSEB goals has been top priority, and integrate into various activity modules. The professionals also act as instructors in merit badge advancement which scouts can learn and demonstrate to meet the requirement.

The camp provides opportunities to learn about natural features of the centre and surrounding natural environment through visiting costal area, waterfront activity ( swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, SCUBA ), biking, orienteering and conservation activity.

During the camp activity, properly designed programs according to the local features provide scouts with unguided environmental learning experiences as part of exploration

to satisfy personal interest and goals.

With scout leaders and professional instructors, certified environment education courses are provided as guided environmental learning experiences. These courses are integrated into various type of activities as modules to meet the need of different scout sections in different field of interest. Plus, seasonal ecological events cooperated with national park and forest bureau are also popular and will be part of the MoP programme to widen the experience of scouts in environment related activities.

Partnership and Networking WSEP team in the NSO is working closely with professional teams in the Museum, not only with scouting goals but also benchmarked on the syllabus developed under the guidance of the Ministry of Education. It’s goals of both teams to provide environment education with scouting activity to the youth locally and internationally. With SCENES Center certified, the encouragement will form stronger tie between 2 organization to become an international Sea Base in scouting and environment education.

There is no disposable utensils, and everyone should bring his own gears. All guests to the camp are requested to follow environmental practices to minimize liquid and solid waste, garbage separation, biomass

collection as fertilizer. Food supply is requested to be locally produced .

As key part of WSEP in the NSO, the top priority of the camp is to be the training center for scout leaders in providing learning opportunities of the World Scout Environment Badge so they can implement in the troop, and also be the exercise ground where scouts of all sections can explore, reflect and act. NSO also has plan to establish the camp as permanent SW Base for Scouts of the World Award program to utilize the facility and professional expertise for scouts to explore the interested project to make some difference to the society through their service plan.

Both teams plan to organize an international training project by providing sound expertise in coral reef restoration to other SCENES Centres or NSO where the technology can be applied and achieve practical result in their home land. The Museum expect Scout organizations to participate the project proactively to create a better marine environment around the globe.

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Auditorium with 300 seats

2 Class room with 70 seats

Marine Laboratory

Marine Life Center In Camp Nautilus We provide Nature

Facility & activity

from ancient to current with modern knowledge & expertise

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Coast Study

Coral reef study

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Began in early 2012, the NSO WSEP team made contact with the Museum and saw the potential in becoming a SCENES center for scouts and received positive respond from the authority. In 2013, during the APR Scout Environment Education Workshop, the participants visited the site on the UN Environment Day to experience the courses and facilities. The Museum was awarded in 2012 the Certified Environment Education Facility by EPA which proved itself as nationally recognized for its management quality and capacity in providing environment education. The Museum support the development of SCENES center with NSO to expand its education scope with scouting features and principles.

The programme provided in Camp Nautilus

has put the principles and aims for environment education in Scouting as core policy, further more we has added marine aspect to fully utilize the precious resources of the facility and the region. The goal is to achieve Marine Trinity — Education, Conservation and Restoration, make it a very unique SCENES center among the network.

The camp is located in the national park region where many areas are under protection and enforced by the EPA police. The mission of the Museum is to conduct scientific research then take necessary action to protect the environment. The camp is in the vicinity of environment sensitivity hot zones where scouts can learn by first hand experience from the ocean, the land and the sky with the ongoing support by the professionals..

have eyes to see and ears to hear, the Nature is at once a laboratory, a club and a temple" — Baden Powell

Quality Assurance and sustainable development EPA certification on the facility requires 3 years reassessment while the SCNES center would demand the same. MOU between NSO and the Museum ensures the annual plan executed properly and reviewed together. The Museum is also under supervision of the Ministry of Education in service quality and science education performance. NSO is developing a dedicated team of staffs for the Camp to provide tailored modules to all scout sections and will be available to all schools. This will bring the impact of scouting to the education system to higher level, and also uplift the NSO operation to serve the society in a wider aspect.

The Solar Power building open to the public in late 2013, it is the last solar powered public building in the country. It provide education in green energy and demonstrate the application in daily life as well commercial use.

There are 2 graduate departments in the premises specialized in marine biology and biodi-

versity search, and it is the base for annual migrating birds survey by wild bird organization which is also developing education syllabus with NSO. In 2014, there will be a national project “Taiwan Coast Watch” with Taiwan Environmental Information Association to train the teachers and trainers, conduct coast field survey and coral reef survey.

This is a 3 years partnership with the leading environmental organization, and we are looking into expanding the action all over the country through scout councils and troops to work with local community.

The goal is to develop Camp Nautilus as the Sea Base for scouting with general scout activities and sea scout program, environment education training center and conservation learning center. With the abundant resources and joint efforts of partners, we expect to have successful results shortly.

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Wetland park

Solar Power Center Marine Activity Center

The first & Second Research Center

Marine life research center Observatory

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beneath the Sea, through the Land and reaching up to the Sky Here in Kenting

Coral breeding center

Soft coral incubator

Bird watching center

Tidal zone observation

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Local Partners : Certified Facility Shuangliou Nature Center , Forest Bureau Situated in Lion Township of Pingtung County, Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area is nestled among the mountains near Shoka on Southern Cross-Island Highway. This area ranges from 150 to 700 meters above sea level, spans 1596 hectares,. Although the area is situated in a tropical climate zone, there is usually a cool breeze due to the dense forest and numerous rivers.

As part of Hengchun Hill, the complex landscape has hilly terrains, scattered mountains ridges, and valleys, of which the central valley is the lowest area. Fenggan, Neiwen and Daren Creeks pass through this area. These three flows bring heavy humidity, creating complex forests. There are streams, waterfalls, and hot springs in Fenggan Creek. The Shuangliu Waterfall, located at 3.6 kilometers from the entrance, washes down plenty of water, and the surface looks like a white fan. The water flows from woody rock cliffs to a deep water pit, resulting in an environment full of water vapor. Hat Mountain at the southern tip has highest peak here, and is accessible by a 2750-meter winding trail. Visitors can view the surrounding mountains, the Pacific, and the Taiwan Strait.

Camp Nautilus will be a platform for Partnership WSEP Scouting & Great Joy

Kenting National Forest Recreation Area Kenting National Forest Recreation Area in Hengchun Town of Pingtung County is situated at the center of Hengchun Peninsula,the southernmost tip of Taiwan. The elevation is 300 meters above sea level and the area spans 150 hectares. Due to the tropical climate here, day-to-day temperature varies very minimally most days throughout the year are sunny.

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, this area consisted of innumerable undersea coral reefs. Later on, the area was covered by a thin layer of soil following crustal uplift and weathering, resulting in a peculiar, but beautiful reef landscape with limestone caves, cliffs, canyons, stalagmites, stalactites, and other geological wonders. Since the rocks have become surfaces on which plants can take root, visitors often observe giant trees winding through the rock cliffs.

This natural landscape is absolutely stunning.

The park is perfect area for nature study as well Orienteering activity,

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Local Partners : Protected Wild Animal Caring Center Established in 1993, till 2009 the canter had taken care of more than 2500 CITES protected wild animal which were illegally imported, injured or abandoned . The animals were proper treated and cared, some were transported back to their original habitats through international cooperation. For local spices, they will be released back to their proper natural habitat after diagnosed in healthy condition by the vet. If not, they will be kept in the center under proper caring. Currently there is 800 animals live in the center for their welfare.

The center is sponsored by the Council of Agriculture and supported by the experts from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. The center provide practical learning experience on wild animal rescue, biodiversity, life education to the public in order to understand the importance of the harmony between human and the nature.

The center provide full support to the camp in learning wildlife knowledge and caring practice, as well as volunteering opportunity on project base for scouts to participate actual work in the center.

"The man who is blind to the beauties of Nature has missed half the pleasure of life.“ — Baden Powell

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National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium A mileage goes beyond century symbolizing the abundance and beauty of life, which nourishes the culture of Taiwan with the ocean‌

The most popular and fascinating Ocean Aquarium where visitors can stand in front of schools of large marine life.

Underwater walk through tunnel for visitors to observe marine life activity in 3 layers

In 1991, the preparatory office of the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium(NMMBA) was formally established, the hard and tough scheming and construction work were then begun‌., the opening of the Waters of Taiwan was finally finished on February 25th, 2000 after numerous efforts and frustrations, we formally stepped toward the infinite field of international marine education and research since then.

The NMMBA introduced the Waters of the World covering the global waters and ancient ocean with the method of combining the aquarium and all digital images following the openings of the Waters of Taiwan and the Coral Kingdom Pavilion. All progresses were finished at the end of 2007, which made the NMMBA the best museum worldwide.