A group of OST UG students had the incredible opportunity to visit the renowned Xue Long 2 icebreaker docked at the Tsim Sha Tsui Ocean Terminal on 10 April 2024.  Read more

Our oceans cover 70% of the planet's surface and play a vital role in sustaining life. They provide oxygen for every second breath we take, feed billions of people, and host 80% of the world's biodiversity—making them essential to our existence. However, our oceans face unprecedented threats. Climate change, pollution, overfishing, and bycatch are putting marine ecosystems at risk. Read more

Get ready to explore the mysteries of our oceans at Ocean Day, taking place on 19 – 20 March 2024, at the Atrium (facing the Piazza)! We are thrilled to extend this invitation to you, promising a journey of discovery and excitement that highlights the importance of ocean science.   Read more

To help students explore and prepare for the future career, OCES Department and the Career Center have organized two career development workshops to assist students in better self-understanding, improving job search and industry update.  Read more

On 16th February 2024, the Ocean Science Students' Club (OCESSC) hosted a delightful seafood dinner in Sai Kung to kick off the new year and new semester. Head of Department, Prof. Jianping GAN, UG Coordinator Prof Stanley LAU, Prof. Sai Kit YEUNG, Prof. Julian MAK, Prof. Alex WYATT, Prof. Qiong ZHANG, Prof. Cindy LAM, Dr Cynthia YAU and Dr Veronica LEUNG have joined the dinner. The event, organized by Ocean Science Students' Club in collaboration with OCES Department, brought together students, faculty members and staff for an joyful evening. Read more

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On 1 Dec 2023, a group of students and teachers have boarded the HADALX Research Vessel in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Shen Kuo Research Vessel was designed by China Ship Scientific Research Center, and built and operated by Tehe Ocean Technology Group. Since 2018, the vessel has completed more than 30 oceanic research missions, visiting the world's deepest trench, the Mariana Trench, on several occasions to conduct deep-sea exploration missions. Read more

On 26 November 2023, OCES Department gathered the class of 2023, including graduates from MPhil, MSc and BSc and their families to share the joy and happiness. Faculty members are also invited to join the memorable occasion. In this heartwarming celebration of accomplishment, our Department Head, Prof. Read more

To give our PG students an oppotunity to meet and interact with each other in a relaxing atmosphere, a local tour to Shek O was organized on 25 November 2023 (Saturday). After having a get-together lunch in a Thai restaurant, PG students enjoyed themselves with a series of games and activities on the Shek O Beach. They arranged a Spikeball match, which requires cooperation between students, and everyone enthusiastically participated in. They also flew a kite and watched the stunning sunset view on the beach. Read more

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