The ‘Discover Shui Hau’ initiative is a collaborative project between WWF-Hong Kong, Sino Group and Clearbot. 

It aims to raise public awareness and promote understanding of Shui Hau’s high ecological value and rich biodiversity. Through active engagement with Shui Hau residents and students, the project seeks to foster public appreciation for the ecological beauty of nature, while innovative technologies are utilised to clean up the marine debris, contributing to the protection of this precious habitat, which is home to more than 600 species. 

During the course of this project, we target to raise public awareness for the importance of biodiversity of Shui Hau and encourage more ocean-friendly behaviour towards the natural environment. Local students are invited to become ambassadors with the aim of cultivating a conservation mindset grounded in sustainable development. We also work with villagers to co-create murals that showcase Shui Hau’s culture and unique ecological environment. 

Covestro collaborated with WWF-Hong Kong on a project targeting primary school students called “The Story of Ocean Plastics – Outdoor Learning Experience and Action”. Held at Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and Island House Conservation Studies Centre, the students participated in hands-on experiential learning activities to increase their understanding and awareness of marine litter issues. Over 1,000 students from 19 schools took part in outdoor learning activities, took surveys on marine litter and microplastics, observed coral communities and made videos to deliver sustainability messages to their friends and families.
 
Participating teachers praised the programme, saying that the activities complemented the school curriculum and enhanced student knowledge of marine conservation and ocean plastics issues. 
Likewise, the participating students enjoyed learning outdoors and recognised the relevance of marine litter to their lives. They were impressed and inspired by the marine organisms and other coastal creatures they witnessed during the activities.

Plastic waste poses a significant threat to our planet, with millions of metric tonnes entering the oceans annually. Modern Terminals Limited plays a crucial role in initiating and driving a meaningful programme to tackle this issue. In collaboration with WWF-Hong Kong and Clearbot, the partnership worked together to combat marine plastic pollution.

The programme named Modern Terminals Cares for the Ocean offered eight educational sessions for various stakeholders including secondary school students. It provided a unique opportunity for participants to observe and control a clearbot, an AI-enabled robotic boat that collects marine litter. Participants also conducted coastal cleanup and carry out experiments using water samples to investigate microplastics. Facilitated discussions helped the students explore ways to solve the marine litter problem. 

Modern Terminals demonstrated their dedication to environmental sustainability and creating a plastic-free ocean. The partnership with WWF-Hong Kong and Clearbot successfully implemented the programme, inspiring and equipping young people to make a positive impact on our planet, generating innovative solutions, and contributing to the “No Plastic in Nature” goal.