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WWF Hoi Ha Marine Education Programme (Community Group) Information Sheet

I. BACKGROUND Jockey Club HSBC WWF Hong Kong Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre (MLC) was officially opened in 2008 in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park. It is one of the Hong Kong’s first designated Marine Parks in Hong Kong in 1996. It is recognized as a unique site due to its rich diversity of marine life. The establishment of MLC provides access to the priceless marine resource for enjoyment and education. II. THE PROGRAMME

WWF has developed the MARINE EDUCATION PROGRAMME (Community Group) for community centres, uniform groups and students from tertiary institutes. Through a half-day hands-on experience, participants will be able to explore the coastal environment and marine life in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park. With various marine themed activities provided, person-in-charge could choose according to the needs of the group. Person-in-charge could choose either Programme A with choices of activities to select OR Programme B with a series of activities that make up a fish’s story. “Training mode” could be selected for leaders of uniform groups/ environmental ambassadors to learn more about nature interpretation and activities leading skills.

Marine Education Programme A

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1a. Beach Exploration *# Investigation on Hoi Ha Wan coastal environment and marine life. Understanding the adaptation of marine organisms in coastal habitats.

1b. Plankton World

Introduction and observation of real marine plankton through microscope and plankton model creating. Understanding the importance of plankton to marine and human environment.

Part 1 About 1.5 hrs

(choose 1)

1c. Origami & Edible Polyps Ω Through fun marine life origami & coral snack making, participants will be able to learn more about the features of coral and other marine creatures

2a. Sustainable Game Introducing sustainable development and Ecological Footprint through imitating fishing activities

2b. Crabs & their Habitat * Ω About the relationship between urban development and marine habitats

Part 2 About 0.5 hr (choose 1)

2c. No Take Zone Ω Indicating the importance of marine conservation planning to marine resources

Part 3 About 1 hr

Glass-Bottomed Boat Trip Coral community observation in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

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Marine Education Programme B

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Part 1 About 2 hrs

Story of Fish – Jockey Club Marine

Education Programme * Ω

In a series of beach and indoor interactive activities, participants would be able to experience the transformation of fish from larva to adult and the threats they face

Part 2 About 1 hr

Glass-Bottomed Boat Trip Coral community observation in Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park

Remarks * Outdoor activities at Hoi Ha Wan beach, may be affected by weather condition # Only tide height under 1.3 meters is suitable for beach exploration, please check Hong Kong

Observatory at http://www.hko.gov.hk/tide/eKLWtide.htm .weather.gov.hk/tide/eKLWtide.htm Ω Suitable for age 6-11 or training programme only

III. BOOKING INFORMATION

Programme Fee : HK$6,500 per group (discounted price)

Date of Programme : Mondays to Sundays except Wednesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and the first 3 days of the Lunar New Year

Duration : AM session: 09:30 to 13:00 PM session: 13:00 to 16:30

Guidance : Experienced WWF Education Interpreter

Group Size : 20 - 38 people per group (including person in-charge)

Application Method : Send a completed Application Form to WWF by fax to 2328-2633

IMPORTANT REMINDERS, PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING: 1. Please submit an individual application form for each visit programme application. All applications

will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Programme should be booked 2-months in advance; applicant can be reserved programme for 6 months in advance.

2. Applicants will be notified of their application result by fax. Payment by cheque will be requested once the application is successful.

For enquiries, please contact WWF staff at 2526-1011, press 2> 1> 1> 2> 0.

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WWF Hoi Ha Marine Education Programme (Community)

Application Form

PLEASE READ ‘IMPORTANT REMINDERS’ BEFORE RETURNING THIS FORM BY FAX TO 2328-2633

- Please tick the appropriate boxes * - Please delete the inappropriate choice(s)

ORGANISATION / INSTITUTE INFORMATION

Name of Organization: (English) :

(Chinese):

Type of Organization: Community Centre Uniform Group

Tertiary Institute* (Department : _____________________) EPD Environmental Ambassador

Address:

Phone no.: Fax no.: *Tertiary Institute can choose secondary school programme “Who wants to be an Oceanography?” or “Who wants to be a Coastal Ecologist?”.

For further information, please call 2526-1011 or check http://online.wwf.org.hk/booking/en/info.html?type=ST&st=Secondary#22 *.

ABOUT PERSON(S)-IN-CHARGE(S)

Name(s) & Title(s) Contact Methods

Mr./Mrs./Ms.* (English)

Phone no. (Office): Phone no. (Mobile): 1.

(Position) E-mail:

Mr./Mrs./Ms.*

(English) Phone no. (Office): Phone no. (Mobile): 2.

(Position) E-mail:

ABOUT PARTICIPANTS AND CHARGES

No. of Participants: Participants (max 38 people included the person-in-charge(s))

Age group of Participants ** : 6 -11 12 – 18 above 18 Parent-kids Programme (age range: )

Charge *** : HK$6,500 per group

** All participants must be 5 years old or above** ***Please note that payment should be made only after WWF confirm your application as successful ***

ABOUT DATE OF VISIT

Selection of date 1

Selection of date 2

AM/PM* AM/PM*

CHOICE OF PROGRAMME

Programme: Programme A : 1a / 1b / 1c 2a / 2b / 2c

Programme B : Story of Fish – Jockey Club Marine Education Programme

Programme type: Education Group Training Group

Language: Chinese English

Do you want to receive promotional message from WWF? Yes No

Signature of Person-in-charge Organization / Institute Chop

Name of Person-in-charge Date (DD/MM/YY)

Date received : ______________

Status: Successful Charge: HK$ 1,000 CQ no.: _______________ For WWF use ONLY:

Date replied : ______________ Unsuccessful Charge: HK$ 5,500 CQ no.: _______________