https://www.scmp.com/rss/523812/feed Dr David M. Baker is a professor and interim director of the Swire Institute of Marine Science at the University of Hong Kong. As a marine scientist who specialises in the ecology and evolution of coral reefs and their restoration, he has published more than 90 peer-reviewed articles on coral reefs around the world. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com David M. Baker David M. Baker Last March, I took a group of students to the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park, where we embarked on a chilly snorkel across one of Hong Kong’s most impressive and publicly accessible coral communities. Our mission was to observe the wonderful diversity of corals and the wildlife that lives among them. Our research at the Swire Institute of Marine Science has shown that Hong Kong is a biodiversity hotspot, hosting more than 25 per cent of China’s known marine species. Moreover, that life is densely... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3328673/better-public-awareness-coral-will-help-preserve-our-natural-bounty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3328673/better-public-awareness-coral-will-help-preserve-our-natural-bounty?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:30:07 +0000