OCES ‘Discovering Ocean Science 2024’ Summer Course

2024-07-09

OCES has hosted a 3 days summer course for secondary students from 3rd July to 5th July 2024. The course offered interactive lectures, group discussions, field studies and laboratory experiments.

Beyond the lectures, students conducted phytoplankton identification using sample from HKUST Pier. They were able to observe plankton under microscopes. One of the highlights was the field survey in Starfish Bay, which provided invaluable opportunity to explore the epifaunal and infaunal animals and investigate their adaptations to life. The 3-day summer course concluded with group presentations, where students showcased their knowledge and finding in diverse topics.

opening ceremony
Group photo of opening ceremony
Water sampling & microplastic collection in  HKUST Boulder shore
Colleting water sample & microplastic in
HKUST Boulder shore
Using microscope to observe plankton
Using microscope to observe plankton
Plankton sample collected at HKUST pier
Plankton sample collected at HKUST pier
Taking photo of creatures found in Starfish Bay
Taking photo of creatures found in Starfish Bay
Presenting certificates by Prof. Stanley LAU
Presenting certificates by Prof. Stanley LAU
Presenting certificates by Prof. Stanley LAU
Presenting certificates by Prof. Stanley LAU
Presenting certificates by Prof. Stanley LAU
Presenting certificates by Prof. Stanley LAU