In the bustling city of Hong Kong, one school renowned for its efforts in increasing sustainability has initiated a groundbreaking seaweed farming project as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Hong Kong’s The Harbour School (THS) cares a lot about the environment. They want to find ways to fight climate change and make the world a better place. One of their amazing ideas is to grow seaweed.
Why Seaweed?
You might be wondering, why seaweed? Well, seaweed is not just a healthy food source or something we see at the beach. It can also help combat climate change and make our planet more sustainable by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2), a harmful gas that contributes to global warming. It provides a home for many ocean creatures and it helps clean the water. It can be used to make things like cosmetics and food preservatives, too.
In some Asian countries like China, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines, people have been farming seaweed for a long time.
The Seaweed Farming Project
At THS, students in Grade 8 got the chance to be part of an exciting project. They learned all about seaweed and how to grow it. They worked together with teachers and experts to designed, built, and deployed their very own seaweed farms in Hong Kong waters. They had to think about what materials would work best underwater and where to put the farms without disrupting other activities in the sea. It was a lot of teamwork and problem-solving!
Seaweed Deployment
The following photos were taken during a seaweed deployment session on November 10, 2023.
Why It Matters
Climate change is a big problem that affects our planet and our future. By learning about seaweed farming and its benefits, students at THS are becoming superheroes for the environment. They are finding creative ways to fight climate change and protect our oceans.
Photos: The Harbour School
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