“Shellebrate” Sea Turtles! Connecting Dots of Science, Communication and Conservation
Time & Location
12 Jul 2026, 14:30 – 16:00
Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Man Kwong St, Central, Hong Kong
About the Event
Who knew that the secrets of the deep blue ocean could be unlocked through storytelling? While sea turtles travel thousands of miles across global oceans, their survival relies heavily on the actions we take right here on land.
In celebration of the World Sea Turtle Day (June 16), the Hong Kong Maritime Museum invites you to a unique workshop exploring the intersection of marine science, popular communication, and community-based conservation. Designed for the public, educators, and "kidults" alike, this session shows how we can transform hard science into moving, impactful stories that inspire real-world action!
Through cross-disciplinary tools like gallery narratives and learning materials, and social media, we will demonstrate how to make UNESCO’s ocean literacy highly engaging. The highlight of the workshop features the life-changing journey of the world-renowned sea turtle scientist, George Balazs. Participants will dive into a storytelling session of the book "Saving Hawai'i's Honu", followed by…