Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023 concludes successfully (with photos)
​The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023 (HKUPVC 2023), jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Hong Kong China Underwater Association, concluded successfully. Results of the competition were announced today (December 9) with an award presentation held at Ocean Park Hong Kong.
The first Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition was held in 2012 and over 10 competitions were held so far. The HKUPVC 2023 was co-organised by the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong. This year the response was enthusiastic in that nearly 700 entries were received.
"The entries fully showcased the beautiful 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. 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. For both categories under the Digital Photo Competition and the Digital Video Competition in the Open Group, there were champions, first runner-up and second runner-up. In addition, three special prizes for junior underwater photographers/videographers were presented by the judging panel to the less experienced underwater photographers/videographers. Outstanding awards were also given in the two categories of the Digital Photo Competition. For the Student Group Digital Photo Competition, three special prizes for student underwater photographers were given to encourage their appreciation and protection of Hong Kong's marine ecology and environment. This year, the Biodiversity Awards were presented as in the past alongside the newly introduced Nudibranchs Special Awards.
All entries featured marine life or ecology in Hong Kong waters and were taken in Hong Kong waters within the designated period from October 1, 2021, to September 30 this year. The booklet of winning entries can be viewed on the AFCD's website: www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_edu/photo_com_2023.html.
A roving exhibition featuring the winning entries will be held. Members of the public are invited to visit the roving exhibition. The exhibition will also serve to promote the message of "Respect, Care for and Appreciate Marine Wildlife", which encourages the public to protect Hong Kong's marine life actively. Details of the exhibition can be found on the AFCD's website: www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_edu/photo_com_2023.html. For enquiries, please call 1823 or visit the above AFCD website.
