In the coastal waters of Hong Kong, a group of students has become a key ally of a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation. Together, they work to identify and promote the creation of new marine protected areas, with the goal of preserving the biodiversity that inhabits these threatened ecosystems.
The initiative aims not only to protect endangered species, but also to foster environmental awareness among young people, who actively participate in research, data collection, and educational activities under the guidance of marine experts.
Through monitoring corals, fish, and other marine organisms, the students provide valuable information that helps establish effective protection measures against the impact of climate change, pollution, and overfishing.
This project, driven by a local NGO committed to the sustainability of the oceans, demonstrates that citizen participation—especially from new generations—can be a powerful tool in defending the natural environment.
A group of young people is working to protect marine life in Hong Kong. Photo: Living Seas Hong Kong.
Ocean Defenders with a Special Mission
The NGO “Living Seas Hong Kong” defines itself as a diverse group of Hong Kong residents who share a love and concern for the underwater world, some from a professional standpoint, while others join this cause simply out of interest in the beauty and diversity that the marine life hides.
At the same time, the non-profit organization expresses its concern regarding the marine environment of Hong Kong and the lack of positive actions by the government of the Asian region to consider it a resource that could bring long-term benefits to the local population.
Among their main concerns are the destruction of marine habitats, destruction of marine life, and the consumption of seafood in Hong Kong.
Marine life in Hong Kong. Photo: Living Seas Hong Kong.
Some of the Predominant Marine Species in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, marine fauna is diverse, with species such as the Chinese white dolphin, the horseshoe crab, and various seabirds. There, fish species like the Napoleon wrasse and goldfish can be found, as well as invertebrates like abalones and sea cucumbers.
Regarding the Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis), it is a charismatic and endangered species that has seen a significant decrease in its population in the waters of Hong Kong. Additionally, other cetaceans like the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) and the horseshoe crab (Tachypleus tridentatus and Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) are other species inhabiting the waters of Hong Kong.
Source: CNN.
