Coral Academy's Education Outreach
Coral Academy’s flagship education project, the In-School Coral Nursery Education Programme, fosters a deep connection between local corals and students through hands-on involvement in coral restoration efforts. In addition to this flagship project, the Academy organises a range of engaging activities including seminars, workshops, lab visits, citizens science programmes and exhibitions. These activities provide participants with valuable knowledge, emphasising the vibrant marine biodiversity and coral communities that thrive within the waters of Hong Kong.
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In-School Coral Nursery Education Programme
育養珊瑚校園計劃
Full academic year
Turning local secondary schools into coral culturing stations before outplanting. This one-year programme is designed to provide students with solid knowledge and experiences in coral conservation works through school-based culturing of alive local coral fragments, which will then be outplanted for actual local coral restoration work in Hong Kong. By taking the vital role of maintaining coral tanks and monitoring coral growth and health, teams of teachers and students can learn about coral biology and ecology while establishing a sense of mission to restore coral communities and protect the ocean. Throughout the year, there are also various conservation engagement activities, including guided eco-tours, aquarium tours, and sharing sessions.
將全港中學化為珊瑚培育基地，而本地中學生及老師則組成團隊擔當起照料及紀錄珊瑚健康成長的重大任務，從體驗中學習到香港海洋生態及科學知識，同時建立保護海洋的使命感！在全年計劃中，參加團隊亦有分享保育經驗的環節,與校內外群體宣揚珊瑚保育重要性，一同見證香港的珊瑚保育工作。「育養珊瑚校園計劃」參加學校由起初的5間增至本年度26間中學,育養珊瑚的種類更多元化，全年的活動亦日趨豐富，包括海岸公園戶外生態導賞、水族館導賞、校內外分享環節等，讓師生有更深入及全面的海洋保育學習體驗。
Past Education Outreach Programmes
Hoi Ha Wan Citizen Science
Programme
海下灣海岸公園公民科學家計劃
A citizen science programme marked the first collaboration of its kind, combining the efforts of universities, the Government, and the environmental non-governmental organizations. It focused on three taxonomic groups – hard corals, fish, and sea slugs, in subtidal habitats of Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.
Learn about Coral Communities in Tung Ping Chau Marine Park
東平洲珊瑚生態探索之旅
A quick glimpse of Hong Kong’s vibrant marine life and the wonders of the coral world through a variety of interactive activities, including an introductory seminar on corals, hands-on coral identification workshops, and a guided eco-shore exploration in the marine park.
ECF The Youth Coral Ambassador
環境及自然保育基金資助
青年珊瑚保育大使計劃 -
A coral conservation education activity allowing local secondary students to explore the prosperous ocean in Hong Kong and contribute to coral conservation under guidance of our coral researchers.
Coral Academy x WWF-HK
Citizen Scientist Programme: Coral Rescuer
珊瑚學院 x 世界自然基金會香港分會
公民科學家計劃：珊瑚拯救小隊
A collaborative programme between the Coral Academy, WWF, and the community of local SCUBA divers aimed to engage citizens in hands-on coral conservation efforts and build awareness about the importance of protecting these vital marine ecosystems.
