2026-06-11
On 4 May 2026, ENVS5118 students participated in an excursion to Ocean Park, organised by the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, to learn about the conservation of local freshwater turtles. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, over half of the world’s freshwater turtle species are under threat. Native species in Hong Kong, such as the Chinese three-striped box turtle and the big-headed turtle, are classified as Critically Endangered. During the visit, students toured the nurseries of the Beale’s-eyed turtle and gained close insight into conservation efforts for this species, which has fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild in Hong Kong.
