Wed 28 May
|Leeder Quay Wine & Liquor Store
City of Shells: Reviving Hong Kong’s Lost Oyster Reefs
Beneath Hong Kong's waters lies a forgotten civilization - not of people, but of oysters. Join Marine Thomas, Lantau-based marine ecologist, as we unravel how these humble shellfish built our region's economy, protected our shores, and could hold the key to a greener future.
Time & Location
28 May 2025, 19:30 – 21:30
Leeder Quay Wine & Liquor Store, Shop H, G/F, Lantau Island, Seaview Building, S Lantau Rd, Mui Wo, Hong Kong
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About the event
City of Shells – Hong Kong’s Forgotten Underwater Legacy
Beneath the bustling harbours and shimmering skylines of modern Hong Kong lies a hidden history—one built not of steel and glass, but of shell and sediment. City of Shells: Our Forgotten Oyster Reefs unveils this lost world through a captivating blend of documentary storytelling and live discussion, offering a rare glimpse into how oysters shaped the Pearl River Delta’s past—and how they might safeguard its future.
Join Marine Thomas, Lantau resident and marine conservationist, for an evening of discovery as we dive into Hong Kong’s submerged heritage. The event begins with a screening of key documentary scenes—from the thriving reefs that once filtered our waters to the bustling lime trade that built early infrastructure. Rare archival images will transport viewers to a time when oysters were the cornerstone of coastal life.
Marine will then guide the audience through the science of…
