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Seahorse Rangers Inauguration Ceremony 2024

Seahorse Rangers, the largest student-oriented conservation group in Hong Kong, as well as an affiliate of the Ocean Park Conservation Alliance, aims to nurture students' passion for conservation from a young age, emphasising experiential learning beyond the classroom. The programme encourages independent exploration of species and environmental changes, providing hands-on experience in animal science and research methods through Ocean Park's unique offerings. Seahorse Rangers is also a key part of Ocean Park Corporation's new conservation advocacy initiative – Mission R.

The ceremony was held in the Applause Pavilion at Ocean Park on 10 Jan 2024, which is the 47th anniversary of Ocean Park. Over 2,500 Seahorse Rangers, including students and teachers from 178 local schools ranging from Kindergartens to Secondary Schools have joined hands to take a deep dive into conservation issues, engage peers in innovative solutions and drive conservation efforts on campuses and in communities.

Group Photo of Seahorse Rangers Inauguration Ceremony
 

Mr Jeff Sze, Acting Secretary for Education, officiated the Inauguration Ceremony

Seahorse Rangers Inauguration Ceremony was officiated by Mr Jeff Sze, Acting Secretary for Education, and Mr Paulo Pong, the Chairman of Ocean Park Corporation. Attended by Representatives of School Head Associations and our supporting organisations, the ceremony kickoff the conservation adventure of Seahorse Rangers, and reinforced their dedication to environmental stewardship. The event also involved an upcycling workshop, in creation of recycled paper made from giant panda faeces, setting a new world record for the "largest animal faeces paper making lesson" with 369 students participating simultaneously.

Jeff Sze, Acting Secretary for Education (centre left) and Paulo Pong, Chairman of Ocean Park Corporation (centre right) officiated the Seahorse Rangers Inauguration Ceremony on 10 January 2024, which marks Ocean Park’s 47th anniversary. The ceremony empowers over 2,500 students and teachers from 178 local schools to become Seahorse Rangers, ambassadors for conservation.
 
Mr Jeff Sze, Acting Secretary for Education, and Paulo Pong, Chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, celebrated the Seahorse Rangers Inauguration Ceremony together with representatives of School Head Associations and supporting organisations.
 

Set a new world record for the "largest animal faeces paper making lesson"

Among 2,500 Seahorse Rangers, 369 rangers demonstrated their dedication to conservation in a creative way by joining an upcycling workshop lead by Whiskers Villagers and Ocean Park Educators to generate recycled paper from giant panda faeces after the ceremony. The event set a new world record for the "largest animal faeces paper making lesson".

The Seahorse Rangers have set a new world record for the "largest animal faeces paper making lesson" with 369 students participating simultaneously. Paulo Pong, Chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, received the Records certificate from the Adjudicator on behalf of the Seahorse Rangers.
 
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