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

【Additional Session】

If you missed the last sea slug talk, here is your chance! Due to the overwhelming response, the museum is organising a second section of the same talk.

About the talk:

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.

About the speaker:

Prof. Tsang Ling Ming is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interest focuses on biodiversity, ecology and the evolution of marine invertebrates. He is particularly keen on identifying the factors that generate the species richness in different animal groups and distribution of biodiversity in different habitats and regions. He hopes this information can facilitate society to design appropriate conservation strategies to strike a balance between development and environmental quality.

Miss Fu Ka Wing is a member of Prof. Tsang’s research team. She focuses on the distribution and diversity research of sea slugs in Hong Kong. Other than research work, she has cooperation with local dive shops to hold sea slugs diving eco-tours and talks.

Event Details

Date: 24 Aug 2024 (Sat)

Time: 15:30 – 17:00

Location: Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Language: Cantonese

Fee: Free of charge

Limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis

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