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Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021 concludes successfully
Sunday, November 28, 2021

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully today (November 28) with an award presentation. The event was broadcast live via Facebook.

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition has been held since 2012, making this the 10th edition. The response this year was enthusiastic, with a record high of over 1 200 entries received.

"The entries fully showcased the beauty of marine habitats and the amazing species in Hong Kong waters, and helped raise public awareness of the importance of marine conservation," an AFCD spokesman said.

The competition was composed of an Open Group and a Student Group. All entries had to feature marine life or ecology in Hong Kong waters. Contestants in the Open Group could participate in the Digital Photo Competition and the Digital Video Competition. There were two categories in the photo competition, namely the Macro & Close-up Category and the Standard & Wide Angle Category. The Student Group Digital Photo Competition aimed to encourage students' appreciation for and protection of Hong Kong's marine ecology and environment. This year, the Hoi Ha Special Awards and the Biodiversity Awards have also been introduced. Winning entries were chosen from all entries of the Digital Photo Competitions in both the Open and Student Groups.

The booklet of winning entries can be viewed at the AFCD's website: www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_edu/photo_com_2021.html.

A roving exhibition featuring the winning entries will be held. Members of the public are invited to visit the roving exhibition. Details are as follows:

Date: November 28 to December 2, 2021
Time: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Venue A, Level 7, Fortune Metropolis, Hung Hom

Date: January 2 to 6, 2022
Time: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Atrium C, L2, MOSTown, Ma On Shan

Visitors can also visit the online virtual exhibition of the winning entries (www.golocal360.co/HKUPVC2021/index.htm) until November 27, 2022. For enquiries, please call 1823 or visit the above AFCD website.

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Single-eyed Hairy Shrimp", champion of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Fran Cheung off Yin Tsz Ngam. This entry is also awarded the special prize for junior underwater photographer.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "I Believe I Can Fly", first runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by David Poon off East Dam.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "The Hidden Pink", second runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Henry Li off Trio Island. This entry is also awarded the special prize for junior underwater photographer.
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "The Hidden Pink", second runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Henry Li off Trio Island. This entry is also awarded the special prize for junior underwater photographer.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "home", special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Yip Hiu-cheung off Trio Island.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Underwater Flower Show", champion of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Henry Li off Ninepin Group. This entry is also awarded the special prize for junior underwater photographer.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Sailing on the Seven Seas", first runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Yu Wing-chung off Trio Island.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "In the Same Boat", second runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Daniel Ho off Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Voyage through Sargassum Bed", special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Aldous Chan off Little Palm Beach.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "School of Juveniles", special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Lee Yeung off Little Palm Beach.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Monster of the sea", special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Tsang Hin-hung off Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Soft Coral and Cowrie", special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Ng Ka-lun off Trio Island.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Pretending to be TRASH", special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by Chu Ving-kwan off Silverstrand.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Sharing Sunlight", Hoi Ha Special Award, taken by Daniel Ho off Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Adventure in a Shipwreck", Hoi Ha Special Award, taken by Tang Wai-chung off Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Private Garden", Biodiversity Award, taken by Anna Yuen off Sung Kong.
 
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows
The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2021, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Picture shows "Like Flowers Like Jade", Biodiversity Award, taken by Peggie Hon off Ninepin Group.

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