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The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests including Dr Cheng Kam Chung, Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee and Dr Jacob Hui, Chief Curriculum Development Officer of the Education Bureau, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, who joined Ivan Wong, Chief Executive of Ocean Park Corporation in commending the young conservationists.
Ivan Wong, Chief Executive of Ocean Park Corporation, said during his address to hundreds of students, teachers and school principals at the ceremony, “It is truly moving to witness the passion and dedication of our Seahorse Rangers. This academic year has seen a significant expansion in our conservation activities and partnerships, greatly enriching the experience for our members, and uniting over 500 schools and more than 10,000 students and teachers across 18 districts in Hong Kong. Thanks to the generous support from the Environment and Conservation Fund, we've diversified resources for kindergarten outreach and substantially increased participation.”
Champion schools recognised for excellence
16 schools were honoured with the Ocean Park Conservation Alliance Champion School awards for their distinguished community service and innovative experiences across kindergarten, primary, and secondary categories. These awards highlighted their impactful projects in areas such as plastic reduction, low-carbon living, and species and habitat protection.
Flagship activities showcase significant impact
The ceremony also celebrated the impressive results from the year's flagship conservation initiatives:
- SGREEN Inter-school Recycling Competition: In collaboration with the Environmental Protection Department, 137 schools participated, collectively recycling over 39,900 kg of recyclables through the Seahorse Rangers programme alone. This included 5,027 kg of plastics, 27,025 kg of papers, 2,084 kg of metals, and 5,806 kg of other recyclables. Combined with the wider Recycle@School initiative jointly organised with the Environmental Protection Department, schools have recycled over 146 tonnes of recyclables this school year, significantly fostering waste sorting habits from a young age.
- Low Carbon PLS Day: 150 schools actively participated in promoting package-free, locally sourced, and seasonal food choices, raising awareness about reducing carbon footprints.
- City Nature Challenge 2025: A remarkable 305 Seahorse Rangers contributed to this global biodiversity event. Their efforts resulted in over 6,200 observations and the recording of 1,200 species between 25 and 28 April 2025. Hong Kong's participation was outstanding, with Seahorse Rangers contributing approximately 30% of the total observers in the city, and Hong Kong achieving a commendable third place globally among 669 participating cities.
Beyond the awards, the Conservation Carnival, held throughout the day at Waterfront Plaza and Whiskers Harbour, provided an interactive and educational experience for all attendees and Park visitors. Seahorse Rangers from participating schools showcased their creativity and conservation knowledge through specially designed game booths. These booths, based on Mission R's core pillars of saving species and habitats, eating local, and tackling plastic challenges, allowed students to engage visitors and share their learning in an immersive way.
The event also recognised winners of other key initiatives including the Giant Panda Naming Competition, Beverage Cartons Recycling Competition, and the Cultural and Creative Conservation Market, further underscoring the diverse ways students engaged with conservation.
“Today’s ceremony not only celebrates the outstanding performance of our Alliance schools over the past academic year but also marks a new beginning,” added Wong. “We will actively collaborate with various stakeholders to expand the reach and effectiveness of the Ocean Park Conservation Alliance activities, providing even more students with opportunities to participate. We hope everyone present will continue to contribute to conservation and spread its vital message.”
Ocean Park remains committed to nurturing the next generation of conservation advocates, empowering them to drive positive change for a sustainable future.
