Hong Kong International Airport unveils ‘Treasures of Western Waters’ exhibition to promote marine conservation

Credit: Hong Kong International Airport

The “Treasures of Western Waters” exhibition was launched today at the Arrivals Hall of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), aiming to raise awareness of marine conservation. Running until 8 June 2025, the exhibition offers interactive games that immerse visitors in Hong Kong’s western waters, showcasing the region’s rich marine life, including Chinese White Dolphins (CWD), gorgonian coral, oysters, and various fish species. Exclusive souvenirs will also be available.

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This exhibition marks the start of a series of activities by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to highlight its efforts in enhancing the ecology and biodiversity of the western waters. Future initiatives include educational eco-tours for students and green groups, and a fish restocking exercise on National Fish Releasing Day, 6 June 2025.

Key figures at the launch ceremony included Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology; Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Patrick Lai, Acting Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation; and Vivian Cheung, Acting CEO of AAHK. Also present were officials from the Marine Ecology & Fisheries Enhancement Funds, AAHK, and the Legislative Council.

Vivian Cheung stated, “HKIA sits on a trove of marine treasures in the western waters. AAHK is committed to balancing airport development with environmental protection, aiming to make HKIA one of the greenest airports in the world.” Secretary Tse Chin-wan highlighted the Government’s commitment to marine ecology, citing the designation of three new marine parks in the past five years, increasing protected marine areas by 1.5 times to over 8,500 hectares.

Secretary Mable Chan noted, “The establishment of the North Lantau Marine Park and the Three-runway System Project demonstrates the Government’s dedication to environmental protection alongside infrastructure development.”

AAHK has long supported marine conservation, partnering with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to establish Hong Kong’s largest marine park, the North Lantau Marine Park, and conducting voluntary marine ecology projects, including fish restocking and artificial reefs.

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