On December 9, 2024, we welcomed 10 undergraduate students from Chongben Honors College, Ocean University of China (OUC), to our campus. The visit included a tour of our Ocean Research Facilities, where students had the opportunity to observe our cutting-edge research in action. Read more

We are delighted to announce that the Congregation for the Class of 2024 took place on November 24, 2024. This special event honored the accomplishments of our graduates from the PhD, MPhil, MSc, and BSc programs, providing a wonderful opportunity for graduates and their families to come together and celebrate. Read more

On November 11, 2024, a group of enthusiastic OST students got on an educational visit to Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Zhuhai. This trip provided students with a unique opportunity to broaden their academic horizons and engage with cutting-edge research in marine science and geology. Read more

On 9 November 2024, a group of OCES UG and PG students with some of our faculty members have visited Tap Mun (Grass Isand) for a one-day tour.  Read more

On October 21, 2024, a group of enthusiastic university students from the OCES Department embarked on a unique educational journey aboard the Plastic Odyssey vessel, docked at the port near Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui. This visit is part of the events for the French Science Festival 2024, which aims to raise awareness about global plastic pollution and inspire innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Read more

What can we do to shape the future of marine conservation and education? Riding on the occasion of the French Science Festival @HKUST, HKUST proudly hosted an agreement signing ceremony with Ocean Park Hong Kong Corporation on October 7. This partnership builds on our strong foundation, setting a robust framework for mutual benefits in areas such as zoology, environmental conservation, data science, and creative media. Read more

How much do you really know about the oceans that cover over 70% of our planet? In partnership with the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, we are elated to have hosted the French Science Festival at HKUST over two dynamic days on October 6-7, 2024. Read more

Oyster reefs and other shellfish habitats provide various ecosystem services that benefit human communities, including water filtration, habitat provision for fish, and coastal protection. However, over the past century, more than 85 percent of all shellfish ecosystems have been lost, making them the most endangered marine habitat on the planet. Hong Kong is no exception. Read more

On the occasion of the French Science Festival on “Oceans of knowledge”, the Department of Ocean Science, HKUST, will organize a handful of activities to involve the public, particularly students, in the world of marine and ocean science. Join us to discover the department’s research, facilities, and educational programs, while being immersed in the marine environment.  Read more

On 23rd July 2024, 6 OCES students attended the scuba diving course following the instruction of a coach at the HKUST outdoor swimming pool. They learnt how to scuba dive so that they can be well-equipped with diving skill for future ocean exploration, for example, conducting reef checks in the ocean. Through reef check, data on coral reef status can be obtained allowing them to be managed on local and regional scales. Read more