Mission
To protect local cetaceans residing in Hong Kong waters, through scientific research and public education.
As the general public in Hong Kong knows little about these creatures, the HKDCS believes local cetaceans have not received sufficient protection from the locals yet. The HKDCS deems that in order for local cetaceans to be relieved from this quandary and to be effectively protected in the long run, the knowledge of the general public on cetaceans in Hong Kong and around the world should be raised.
The HKDCS aims to:
- Raise public awareness on: The biology and conservation of the dolphins in Hong Kong - namely the Sousa Chinesis (Chinese White Dolphin), finless porpoises in Hong Kong and cetaceans in other parts of the world; the preservation of dolphins and their habitats in Hong Kong; and the impacts to dolphins from dolphin-watching activities and the importance of raising the standard of the dolphin-watching industry in Hong Kong
- Conduct scientific research on wild dolphins in Hong Kong and nearby regions like China and Taiwan
- Educate school children on the importance of dolphin conservation
- Offer opportunities for internship in the research department and volunteers to participate in the conservation of the local cetaceans
- Provide a forum for dolphin-lovers to gather, interact and share dolphin-watching and some global hot issues about dolphins.
Read more about this topic: Hong Kong Dolphin Conservation Society
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