探索馬祖海洋: 繽紛魚類與底棲動物之旅

馬祖外海孕育著豐富的海洋生命，本書以當地常見的魚類為主角，並收錄螺貝、頭足類（如魷魚、章魚）與蝦、蟹等大型底棲無脊椎動物。魚類是人們最熟悉、也是重要的漁業資源；其他大型底棲生物則生活於海床的表面、內部或附近，常躲藏於沙泥、貝殼或岩縫中，以適應複雜的海底環境。這些生物共同構成海洋生態系的基礎，牠們參與能量傳遞與物質循環，維繫海洋棲地的穩定，是支撐海洋生命網絡不可或缺的角色。本書精選馬祖代表性物種，共收錄刺絲胞動物2種、軟體動物12種、節肢動物28種、棘皮動物1種與脊索動物157種—其中包含文昌魚1種、軟骨魚11種與硬骨魚145種，呈現馬祖海域繽紛的生物多樣性樣貌。書中以清晰影像搭配形態特徵與生態習性介紹，並輔以海域環境的簡要說明，讓讀者在認識單一物種時，也能理解其背後所依存的生態脈動。我們期望以生動的圖文，帶領讀者認識海洋生物之美，感受牠們與海洋環境的深刻連繫，進而共同守護這片珍貴海域。


The offshore waters of the Matsu Islands support a rich diversity of marine life. This book highlights common local fish species and notable megabenthos, including mollusks, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Fish are familiar to people and form key fishery resources. Additionally, other megabenthos are found on, in, or near the seabed, commonly utilizing sediments (sand/mud), shell debris, or rocky fissures for concealment and adaptation to the intricate benthic habitat. These organisms collectively form the foundation of the marine ecosystem; they participate in energy transfer and material cycling, maintain the stability of marine habitats, and are indispensable in supporting the oceanic life network. The book documents representative species from the region: 2 cnidarians, 12 mollusks, 28 arthropods, 1 echinoderm, and 157 chordates (including 1 lancelet, 11 cartilaginous fishes, and 145 bony fishes), showcasing Matsu’s vibrant biodiversity. The book also pairs clear photographic images with descriptions of morphological features and ecological behaviors, supplemented by an overview of the surrounding marine environment. This allows readers to understand each species while also grasping the ecological dynamics that sustain it. We hope that through vivid images and engaging text, readers can appreciate the beauty of marine life, understand their profound connection with the ocean environment, and join in protecting this precious marine ecosystem