Kayak Scavengers 獨木舟清道夫

[This is an Service & Experience under Project C - Connect x Community]

Hong Kong, well-known for its 733-kilometer-long coastline and natural beauty, also faces the challenges of marine pollution. According to the latest report released by the Environmental Protection Department, 14,862 tonnes of marine refuse were collected in Hong Kong waters in 2019. Rubbish left on our stunning beaches will very likely be swamped into the ocean and thus threaten the marine life.

HKUST Connect is recruiting volunteers to clean up the beach in Sai Kung using kayak to protect our precious ocean under guidance. Volunteers will also have the chance to recycle the rubbish collected into waterproof bag and learn more about plastic pollution in HK. 

香港擁有733公里長的海岸線及大大小小景色宜人的海灘，為人津津樂道。然而，我們同樣難逃海洋受污染的命運。據環保促進會的統計，單是2019年在香港海域共收集到超過14,862噸的海洋垃圾。其實不少遺留在海灘的垃圾最終都會流入大海，危害海洋生命。

有見及此，科大侍學行現招募義工在教練的指導下以獨木舟前往西貢的沙灘清理垃圾，並利用收集到的垃圾循環再造，製作成防水袋，希望能守護珍貴的大自然之餘，同時提醒參加者保育海洋的重要性。

Remarks:

1. Priority will be given to HKUST Connect registrants and participants of Project C - Connect x Community (Kick start your changemaking journey with HKUST Connect: https://connect.ust.hk/get-involved/register-with-hkust-connect/register)
2. The event is fully subsidized by HKUST Connect. If you are unable to participate in the event as schedule, you should send us a written notification to connect@ust.hk as soon as possible, but no later than 7 Nov 2021 (Sun). Students who withdrawn after the deadline or absent from the event will be charged a HKD250 program fee. 

3. Participants should be able to swim for at least 50 meters. 

HLTH1010 Course Hours:

Application of HLTH1010 course endorsement is in progress. Upon complete attendance of the event, participants may attain a maximum of 2 hours in "Community or Voluntary Work" & 2 hours in "Wellness & Personal Enrichment Events" in the "Activities" module.