Ichthyological Society of Hong Kong
Encyclopedia
The Ichthyological Society of Hong Kong (ISHK or HKIS) is a non-profit non-government organization in Hong Kong
, for professional studies on ichthyology, biodiversity
and promotion of ichthyological knowledge
to the public.
9 January 2010: Inauguration ceremony held at Hong Kong Central Library
and a 3-day inaugural exhibition
for the public from 9 to 11 of January 2010.
-science
to the public by following activities:
In addition, the society works on matters for promoting ichthyology:
The society expects to deepen and popularize ichthyology in Hong Kong community, while sending the idea and belief of protecting the environment and ecology, and to encourage the public, especially the new generations, to experience and conserve the nature.
senior fish researcher and senior eco
logical photographer, is the President of the society. In addition, the society possess a handful of committees for operations:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, for professional studies on ichthyology, biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity is a measure of the health of ecosystems. Biodiversity is in part a function of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical regions are typically rich whereas polar regions...
and promotion of ichthyological knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something unknown, which can include information, facts, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. It can refer to the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject...
to the public.
History
1 September 2008: Started operation, with Mr. Chong Dee-Hwa as the chairman.9 January 2010: Inauguration ceremony held at Hong Kong Central Library
Hong Kong Central Library
Hong Kong Central Library is the main library of Hong Kong. It is located at the intersection of Moreton Terrace and Causeway Road in Causeway Bay....
and a 3-day inaugural exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
for the public from 9 to 11 of January 2010.
Operations
Since the establishment in 2008, ISHK promotes ichthyologicalIchthyology
Ichthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. This includes skeletal fish , cartilaginous fish , and jawless fish...
-science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
to the public by following activities:
- Ichthyological workshops
- Stream guidance tours
- Guided tours (Day and overnight tours)
- Publication of literature
In addition, the society works on matters for promoting ichthyology:
- Academic studies and seminars
- Setup of fish displaying facilities (e.g., aquariums)
- Runs popular lectures (workshops) to the public
- Holds exhibitions and seminars upon organizations' invitations
- Provides fish-related services (including consultation and support) for the Government, organizations and institutions, mainly on protection and conservation of fishes, ecology, environment.
- Validation, investigation and acquisition of fishes species
The society expects to deepen and popularize ichthyology in Hong Kong community, while sending the idea and belief of protecting the environment and ecology, and to encourage the public, especially the new generations, to experience and conserve the nature.
Society Structure
Dee-hwa CHONG (莊棣華), a Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
senior fish researcher and senior eco
Eco
- Eco may refer to :* eco-, a prefix mostly relating to ecological or environmental terms* .eco, , a proposed top-level domain for the Internet* Eco , a proposed currency* Eco , a computer simulation game...
logical photographer, is the President of the society. In addition, the society possess a handful of committees for operations:
- Academic Committee: Maintaining correctness on all affairs
- Standing committee members: Kelvin Chan, Tammy Cheung
- Educational Committee: Keeping the educational quality of publications
- Standing committee members: Yuen-Kwan Mok, Carmen Chan
- Informational Committee: Provision of information for publications and activities
- Standing committee members: Shue-Yan So
- Affair Committee: Supports all society events
- Standing committee members: Yui Lee
- Assessment Committee: Asseeement on all society affairs
- Editorial Committee: Editing on publications and media