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Our Environment
One of the goals of The Dragon Run is to raise awareness of the marine environmental issues facing Hong Kong, giving further example to how important our ocean and coastal waters are to the community. The race proudly supports the following organizations:
WWF – Save our Seas (SOS) Campaign
Stanley Sea School
The Swire Institute of Marine Science
Hong Kong territory encompasses a collection of 262 islands and peninsulas in the South China Sea. Ocean paddlers of all craft (surf skis, outrigger canoes and kayaks) experience nature at its best. Beautiful coastlines, blue oceans, and frequent sightings of ocean life combine to make this sport unique. Hong Kong’s often rugged coastline and stunning beaches are the perfect setting for an international class Ocean Kayaking and Outrigger Canoeing race. Not many people realize what a stunning ocean environment exists in Hong Kong, but those who have experienced what we have at our doorstep know that Hong Kong offers some of the best ocean paddling conditions on the planet. This race will hopefully enhance people’s awareness of Hong Kong’s ocean environment and beautiful coastline.
Event Goals:
- Inspire Hong Kong citizens to keep our public coastal areas clean and waste free
- Advocate partnerships to ensure Hong Kong will enjoy a greener, safer and more prosperous future
- Increase safe and healthy beach and water sport activity in the region
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Hong Kong’s seas have been, and remain one of its most amazing assets. A deep-water port around which the city was first founded, had more than 250 islands, 1000 species of fish and more corals than the Caribbean.
Unfortunately the waters around Hong Kong have been cruelly abused in recent decades: reclaimed, dredged, polluted and uncontrollably fished to the point where species are going extinct. The good news is that as the city prospers, local people are increasingly turning to the sea for recreation, driving a new era where the seas are once again treated as a source of pleasure and pride.
Change has been slow but WWF has been championing the cause, devoting teams to push for better ways to treat sewage, for reclamation to be more sensitively planned, and for effective marine sanctuaries covering 10% of local waters where marine life can again flourish and be enjoyed through its Save Our Seas campaign.
WWF needs your support, from the money raised at inspiring events such as this, to your voice added to those calling for change. |
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