EXPLORATION OF DOMINANT NEARSHORE CURRENT DIRECTIONS: AN INTEGRATED STUDY OF NUMERICAL SIMULATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON MARINE DEBRIS HOTSPOT CHARACTERISTICS ALONG THE COASTAL ZONE OF TAINAN, TAIWAN

HOU, TIEN-HUNG1, YANG, SHING-RU2,3, LIU, YU-CHENG4, NGUYEN THI HONG HANH5,
1 Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center, National Cheng Kung University
2 Department of Interior Design, Tainan University of Technology
3 Research Center for Sustainable Environment and Applied Technology, Tainan University of Technology
4 Department of Regimen and Leisure Management, Tainan University of Technology
5 Faculty of Civil Engineering, Vietnam Maritime University

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Marine debris is an escalating global environmental threat that jeopardizes ecological stability and maritime navigation safety. This study applies ocean numerical modeling and Lagrangian particle-tracking techniques to simulate the spatiotemporal drift pathways and dispersion behavior of debris under combined ocean current and wind forcing. Focusing on the Tainan coastline, a three-dimensional model was developed to analyze debris originating from major river outlets, providing a precise assessment of shoreline impacts and spatial distribution patterns. The results highlight significant accumulation of “hotspot zones” and forecast future drift trends. This study offers a scientific basis for policymakers to identify debris sources and destinations, thereby supporting targeted cleanup actions and enhancing civic responsibility through participatory education.

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