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香港海洋生物救護及教育中心
由於大部分擱淺鯨豚屍體被發現時已嚴重腐爛， 只有百分之十的個案能夠確認死因。隨著香港海洋生 物救護及教育中心(救護及教育中心)於二零一九年 九月二日正式開幕，保育基金期望能夠進一步提升鯨 豚擱淺的調查及研究成效。救護及教育中心由「滙豐 一百五十周年慈善計劃」撥款資助成立，是亞洲首間 兼備傳統與虛擬解剖動物設施的綜合研究及教育中 心。當中配備完善的先進設備，包括組織病理實驗 室、電腦斷層掃描儀器及解剖室等，能全方位深入分 析海洋生物的傷亡原因，並提供數據主導的專業分 析，有助日後制定適切的監察及保育措施。透過設置 虛擬資料庫，有關樣本和資料更可與其他海外專家分 享，有助促進知識交流互通。此外，救護及教育中心 亦肩負教育公眾的重任，保育基金每月舉辦免費導賞 團，讓公眾親身認識海洋生物擱淺救護行動及箇中流 程，並鼓勵參加者在參觀後在網上社交平台分享所學 所聞。
滙豐
• 香港海洋生物救護及 教育中心捐助機構
HSBC
• Hong Kong Marine Life Stranding and Education Centre Sponsor
黃愉恒女士
• 實習生
Ms. Perna Wong
• Student Intern
Hong Kong Marine Life Stranding and Education Centre
In most stranding cases, the cause of death can only be confirmed about 10% of the time as carcasses are usually quite severely decomposed. The Hong Kong Marine Life Stranding and Education Centre (HKMLSEC) held its grand opening on 2 September 2019 to spearhead OPCFHK’s investigations and research. Funded by the HSBC 150th Anniversary Charity Programme, this is the first full-scale necropsy, virtopsy, research and education facility in Asia that offers all-round analysis of injury and death in marine life. Equipped with comprehensive, advanced facilities including a histopathology examination laboratory, CT scanning facilities and necropsy area, it will produce data-driven insights for future monitoring and conservation efforts. A virtual data library enables it to share specimens and samples with external and overseas experts. As part of its efforts to educate the public on marine life stranding, OPCFHK offers free monthly guided tours that give a closer look at marine life conservation and its stranding response operations. Participants are then encouraged to share a conservation hashtag on their Facebook at the end of the tour.
滙豐一直致力為社會的長遠繁榮作出貢獻。其中與保育基金合作並由滙豐資助設立的香 港海洋生物救護及教育中心，為保護香港的生物多樣性奠定重要里程碑。中心的成立填 補了原有對海洋動物擱淺研究的不足，並加強海洋公園獸醫院的訓練和研究設施。展望 將來，我們希望透過更多別具意義的合作計劃，為應對氣候變化研究解決方案。
Throughout our history, HSBC has committed itself to contributing to the long-term prosperity of our communities. The partnership with OPCFHK on HKMLSEC marked a significant milestone in supporting the conservation of biodiversity in Hong Kong. The project fills the gaps of current marine standing research and strengthens the training and research capabilities of the Ocean Park Veterinary Centre. Through meaningful collaborations such as these, we hope to enable future solutions for climate challenges.
去年實習期間，我參與了保育基金各項教育及科研工作，最令我印象深刻的是有關本地鯨豚擱 淺的項目。每當接獲市民通知，行動組便會即時放下手上的工作，趕到現場處理，他們滿懷熱 誠令我十分欣賞和敬佩。這正好提醒我們要多關心海洋垃圾問題，很多謝保育基金給我這次實 習機會，我和各位職員都相處得很開心!
During last year’s internship, I participated in all kinds of scientific research and education work. What impressed me most was the dolphin strandings in Hong Kong. Whenever there’s a report, the team must drop everything and attend the scene as soon as possible. Even so, they never minded nor complained which really amazed me and gained my respect. This also reminded me to always pay attention to ocean pollution. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn with this organisation. I had a great time with everyone!
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