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Marine parks 30th anniversary "Together We Treasure, Together We Explore" series celebration events (with photos/video)
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     To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) is organising the "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" Roving Exhibition at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan from today (June 12) to June 18, kicking off a series of marine parks 30th anniversary celebration events.
      
     From now until December this year, the AFCD will organise a wide range of marine parks 30th anniversary celebration events under the theme of "Together We Treasure, Together We Explore". Through roving exhibitions, ecotours, workshops and various experiential activities, the AFCD will introduce Hong Kong's rich marine biodiversity and years of conservation achievements to the public, and encourage the public to experience the natural beauty of marine parks and actively participate in marine conservation.
      
     The "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" Roving Exhibition showcases the history and conservation journey of marine parks and marine reserve over the years. It also promotes responsible marine life appreciation practices and sustainable marine recreational activities. The exhibition features information panels, interactive installations such as virtual reality experiences, photo spots, and marine conservation booths. On weekends, free public workshops such as marine wildlife illustration, coral reef clay-making, seashell upcycling, and fishing net weaving experiences will be held to bring marine conservation education closer to the community.
      
     In addition, the AFCD, in collaboration with partner organisations, will launch various ecotours, including glass-bottom boat tours in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, coral-safe snorkelling tours, and Chinese White Dolphin tours. All activities are free of charge. Through hands-on experiences, the public will be encouraged to explore and cherish the ocean in a friendly, responsible, and sustainable manner.
      
     For details of the events and registration, please visit the marine parks 30th anniversary webpage
     (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_mar/cou_vis_mar_wha/cou_vis_mar_cel.html).
      
     Since the establishment of the first batch of marine parks and the marine reserve in 1996, the AFCD has been committed to implementing various conservation measures. Currently, Hong Kong has designated eight marine parks and one marine reserve, covering a total area of 8 517 hectares, which are crucial for maintaining the marine biodiversity of Hong Kong waters. The marine parks in the eastern waters of Hong Kong are renowned for their coral communities, particularly Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and Tung Ping Chau Marine Park, where Hong Kong's overall coral diversity surpasses that of the Caribbean. In the western waters, the North Lantau Marine Park, the Brothers Marine Park, together with the Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park, and the Guangdong Pearl River Estuary Chinese White Dolphin National Nature Reserve form a network of protected areas for conserving Chinese White Dolphins. Over the past 30 years, these marine protected areas have played a vital role in nature conservation, public education, and scientific research, effectively preserving and sustaining precious marine ecological resources.
 
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is organising the "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" Roving Exhibition at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan from today (June 12) to June 18, kicking off a series of marine parks 30th anniversary celebration events. The Roving Exhibition features information panels that showcase the history and conservation journey of marine parks and marine reserve over the years.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is organising the "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" Roving Exhibition at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan from today (June 12) to June 18, kicking off a series of marine parks 30th anniversary celebration events. The Roving Exhibition features virtual reality experiences, enabling the public to learn about marine conservation in an interactive way.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is organising the "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" Roving Exhibition at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan from today (June 12) to June 18, kicking off a series of marine parks 30th anniversary celebration events. Free public workshops such as marine wildlife illustration, coral reef clay-making, seashell upcycling and fishing net weaving experiences will be held on weekends during the Roving Exhibition.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department is organising the "Marine Parks 30th Anniversary" Roving Exhibition at D·PARK in Tsuen Wan from today (June 12) to June 18, kicking off a series of marine parks 30th anniversary celebration events. After visiting the Roving Exhibition and completing a layered stamps collection, the public will have a chance to get a marine parks 30th anniversary limited edition towel, pin or postcard.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, in collaboration with partner organisations, will launch various free ecotours, encouraging the public to explore and cherish the ocean in a friendly, responsible and sustainable manner. The kayaking eco-adventure tours, led by ecologists, will take the public to explore unique natural landscapes by canoe and learn about marine ecosystems and ocean-friendly etiquette.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department in collaboration with partner organisations, will launch various free ecotours, encouraging the public to explore and cherish the ocean in a friendly, responsible and sustainable manner. The Hoi Ha eco explorer fun day will bring the public for a glass-bottom boat tour to explore the underwater landscapes of Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, and also visit the Hoi Ha Visitor Centre and participate in a clay-making workshop.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of marine parks, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department in collaboration with partner organisations, will launch various free ecotours, encouraging the public to explore and cherish the ocean in a friendly, responsible and sustainable manner. The Tung Ping Chau nature quest, led by eco-guides, will give the public a deeper understanding of the island's ecology and lead them to explore the island's diverse coastal habitats.

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