The Hong Kong Underwater Photo & Video Competition 2023︱ Exhibition & Public Seminars and Sharing Forum

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo & Video Competition has returned!! Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) is proud to co-organise Hong Kong Underwater Photo & Video Competition 2023.

Kick-off Ceremony and Flag Presentation:

It was held at HKMM on 17 June (Saturday).  Ms Cora Lee, Head of Education, HKMM was one of the officiating guests, some guest speakers talked about diving safety and tips for taking underwater photos and videos. Winners of the past competitions also shared their experiences and techniques.

Details of Competition:

The Competition aims to promote the beauty of underwater marine life and marine ecology in Hong Kong, and raise public awareness of the importance in the conservation of our marine environment.  The Competition was concluded successfully.

Booklet of Winning Entries

Exhibition of Hong Kong Underwater Photo & Video Competition 2023 Winning Entries:

All the winning photos will be displayed at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum from 20 Dec 2023 to 11 Jan 2024.

Details of Exhibition:

Date: 20 Dec 2023 to 11 Jan 2024

Time: 9:30 - 17:30 (Monday to Friday)︱ 10:00 - 7:00 (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)

Venue: The Special Exhibitions and Events Gallery, Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Public Seminars and Sharing Forum:

A series of public seminars and sharing sessions will also be held at the museum during the exhibition. Come and enjoy these artworks together and get ready to dive into the ocean world!

Public Seminars and Sharing Forum 1️⃣

Date: 23 Dec 2023

Time: 14:30 - 16:00

Title: 1) Kaleidoscope of fishes: underwater photography on reef fishes in Hong Kong;

2) Blackwater photography in Hong Kong: equipment, sites and examples of species

Speakers: 1) Mr. YIU Wai Hong 2) LAU Pong Wing Atim (winners of HKUPVC 2023)

Language: Cantonese

Public Seminars and Sharing Forum 2️⃣

Date: 30 Dec 2023

Time: 14:30 - 15:30

Title: Sharing forum on photography and conservation

Speakers: Miss Daphne WONG, Mr. KWOK Tsz Ki, Mr. YIU Wai Hong

Language: Cantonese

Public Seminars and Sharing Forum 3️⃣

Date: 6 Jan 2024

Time: 10:30 - 11:30

Title: Corals in Hong Kong: status after 2022 bleaching event, and conservation through active restoration and public engagement

Speaker: Dr. Apple CHUI

Language: Cantonese

Register Now: https://forms.office.com/r/nDfS415HS8