City of Shells: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs - Documentary Screening & Sharing by The Nature Conservancy
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Discover the hidden treasures of our coastal waters in the eye-opening documentary City of Shells: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs. This one-hour documentary, filmed over three years, chronicles over seven years of ongoing research and conservation work across Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta. It highlights the ecological importance of oyster reefs, and the scientists working to restore them. To watch the documentary trailer, please click here.
For the details of the screening and registration, please see below:
- Date: May 7, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Venue: Lam Woo Lecture Hall (LT-B), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Activity: City of Shells: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs - Documentary Screening & Sharing
- Registration Link: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mvINrN7R4gk1MO
- Registration deadline: 5th May, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The screening will be followed by a 30-minute post-screening sharing and discussion features Mike Sakas (Producer & Director,), Marine Thomas (Associate Director of Conservation, TNC HK) Professor Cynthia Yau (Assistant Professor of Science Education, HKUST), Dr. Adam Janikowski (Director, ECHK) and Boze Hancock (Sr Marine Restoration Scientist, Chief Conservation Office, TNC) - sharing insights on reef restoration and the impact of these ecosystems on our environment.
Note:
- *This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category, under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. Enquiry email: green@ust.hk
- Light refreshment will be provided after the sharing which expect to end at 7:30pm.
Seats are limited and will be first come first serviced. Register now to join the screening event and engage in discussion with the scientists and conservation experts.