Ichthyological Society of Hong Kong

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Abbreviation ISHK, HKIS Founder Dee-hwa CHONG (莊棣華)		Formation September 2008
Type non-government organization Legal status Academic and educational organization Purpose Analysing about ichthyological-based biodiversityPromoting fish-related knowledgeEnvironmental protectionPromoting exchange among academics and professionals worldwide

The Ichthyological Society of Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港魚類學會) (ISHK or HKIS) is a non-profit non-government organization in Hong Kong, for professional studies on ichthyology, biodiversity and promotion of ichthyological knowledge to the public.

History

1 September 2008: Started operation, with Mr. Chong Dee-Hwa as the chairman.

9 January 2010: Inauguration ceremony held at Hong Kong Central Library and a 3-day inaugural exhibition for the public from 9 to 11 of January 2010.

Operations

Since the establishment in 2008, ISHK promotes ichthyological-science to the public by following activities:

Ichthyological workshops

Stream guidance tours

Guided tours (Day and overnight tours)

Publication of literature

In addition, the society works on matters for promoting ichthyology:

Academic studies and seminars

Setup of fish displaying facilities (e.g., aquariums)

Runs popular lectures (workshops) to the public

Holds exhibitions and seminars upon organizations' invitations

Provides fish-related services (including consultation and support) for the Government, organizations and institutions, mainly on protection and conservation of fishes, ecology, environment.

Validation, investigation and acquisition of fishes species

The society expects to deepen and popularize ichthyology in Hong Kong community, while sending the idea and belief of protecting the environment and ecology, and to encourage the public, especially the new generations, to experience and conserve the nature.

Society Structure

Dee-hwa CHONG (莊棣華), a Hong Kong senior fish researcher and senior ecological photographer, is the President of the society. In addition, the society possess a handful of committees for operations:

Academic Committee: Maintaining correctness on all affairs

Standing committee members: Kelvin Chan, Tammy Cheung

Educational Committee: Keeping the educational quality of publications

Standing committee members: Yuen-Kwan Mok, Carmen Chan

Informational Committee: Provision of information for publications and activities

Standing committee members: Shue-Yan So

Affair Committee: Supports all society events

Standing committee members: Yui Lee

Assessment Committee: Asseeement on all society affairs

Editorial Committee: Editing on publications and media