Lantau

Hong Kong
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Lantau Island carries the weight of Hong Kong's wilder past. For centuries, its coves and outlying islets were hideouts for pirates who preyed on merchant ships passing through the South China Sea, their legends still whispered in fishing villages that hang on to the shore. Offshore, treacherous waters conceal shipwrecks that remain barely explored, while pink dolphins surface in the estuaries above. 

species

Oysters

dates

Nov 23 – 28, 2024

Key impact areas

Natural Environment & Habitat Protection
Natural Resource Management
The Explorers Club Hong Kong Chapter

The regional branch of the global Explorers Club, supporting scientific expeditions, environmental research, and educational outreach in Hong Kong and across Asia. They foster collaboration between scientists, adventurers, and conservationists.

The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong

Part of the global conservation NGO, this branch focuses on protecting Hong Kong’s marine and coastal habitats, restoring oyster reefs, and promoting sustainable urban development.

Swire Institute of Marine Sciences

A marine research facility of the University of Hong Kong, specializing in the ecology and conservation of subtropical marine environments. They lead studies on coral restoration, oyster reef recovery, and biodiversity monitoring in Hong Kong waters.

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