Sea Slugs Research in Hong Kong (Talk, Cantonese only)

Before the 1990s, there were different research projects related to sea slug, but since then, sea slug research, in Hong Kong had come to a halt. However, in 2022, Prof. Tsang Ling Ming and Prof. David M. Baker from the University of Hong Kong, along with their research teams, reignited this study through a citizen science project. They gathered data from Hong Kong divers' sea slug observations and reviewed past literature, resulting in an updated checklist of 257 species of sea slugs recorded in Hong Kong, including 71 new records. The finding highlights the rich marine biodiversity in Hong Kong.

From September 2023, Prof. Tsang Ling Ming and his research team took the studies further by conducting comprehensive underwater surveys of sea slugs in Hong Kong waters, covering the eastern, southern, and western regions. This marked the first extensive underwater survey of sea slugs in Hong Kong in many years. They also continued the citizen science project to collect observation records from divers, aiming to increase public awareness and participation in sea slug research.

During the talk, Prof. Tsang Ling Ming and his research assistant will share their research methods and present their mid-term findings from the past 10 months.

 Event Details

Date：2024.7.13

Time ：14:30-15:30

Venue ：Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Language：Cantonese

Quota：100 people

Fee：Free

Registration Period：

o HKMM Friends：2024.6.19 – 2024.6.25

o Non-members：2024.6.26 – 2024.7.13

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