1. Taiwan's First Marine Conservation Act Takes Effect

Taiwan's first comprehensive legislation focused on marine ecological conservation—the Marine Conservation Act—officially came into full effect on July 1, 2025. Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling emphasized that the Marine Conservation Act is one of the most complex and challenging pieces of ocean-related legislation to date. It covers a wide range of stakeholders and intricate relationships of rights and responsibilities.

2. Animal Welfare Group Urges End to Live Pig Auctions in Taiwan

The Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Taiwan SPCA) has recently petitioned the Ministry of Agriculture, calling for an end to the current live pig auction system, which they say involves inhumane treatment. The group is advocating for a swift transition to a carcass grading system, which is widely used internationally.