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An award presentation ceremony was held today (October 20) to conclude the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2012.
Jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, the competition sought to promote the beauty of marine life and habitats in Hong Kong waters and enhance public awareness of conserving the marine environment.
The competition comprised two photo categories, the "Macro & Close-up Category" and "Standard & Wide Angle Category" as well as a video category. All entries were required to feature marine ecology, habitats or marine life in Hong Kong waters and had to be taken during the period from October 1, 2011 to September 17, 2012.
A workshop was held in June for participants to learn more about underwater photography and videography techniques.
The competition was well received, with a total of 270 entries submitted. A champion, first runner-up, second runner-up and 10 outstanding awards were selected for each category. Each winner was awarded a trophy or a certificate.
The list of the winners and their winning entries can be viewed on the AFCD's website at: www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_cor/con_mar_cor.html
A roving exhibition featuring the winning entries will be held in the coming months. Details are as follows:
Date : November 23 to 26, 2012
Time : 10am - 5pm (10am - 3pm on November 26)
Venue: Hong Kong Wetland Park
Date : December 15 to 17, 2012
Time : noon - 8pm (noon - 6pm on December 17)
Venue: Diving Resort Travel EXPO,
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date : January 3 to 5, 2013
Tim : 9am - 11pm (9am - 5pm on January 5)
Venue: Foyer Exhibition Areas,
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Members of the public are invited to visit the roving exhibition. For enquiries, please call 1823 or visit www.afcd.gov.hk.
Ends/Saturday, October 20, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:00
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