Sea Stars: Slow Movers, Surprising Predators
By Gomen See, Marine Science Team of HKMM Sea stars are echinoderms, a group of marine invertebrates found in a wide range of habitats, including intertidal zones, coral reefs, and sandy seabeds. They typically have five arms, although some species possess eight or even more arms. When people think of predators, they often imagine fast hunters such as sharks or orcas. Sea stars, with their slow movements and seemingly gentle appearance, rarely come to mind. Yet many sea stars
The Forgotten Tales of the Chinese White Dolphins
By Dr. Connie, Marine Science Team of HKMM Cultural Significance — Our Auspicious Mascot Chinese White Dolphin, with its joyful elegance and friendly nature, is regarded as a blessing from the sea and a symbol of good fortune. It was chosen as the mascot for Hong Kong’s handover, representing prosperity and happiness. More recently, it became the focus again at the 15th National Games, appearing as the mascots “Xiyangyang” and “Lerongrong,” conveying the message of harmony be
The Deadly Beauty – Blue-lined Octopus
By Gomen See, Marine Science Team of Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) Among the ocean’s most mesmerising creatures, the blue-lined octopus together with their cousins, blue ringed octopuses, stand out with their dazzling appearance and deadly secret. Found in tide pools and coral reefs across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Hong Kong, these tiny cephalopods—often no larger than a golf ball, around 10-20 cm long? —commands attention with its vivid, iridescent blue. Th