Vision
To build the world's most powerful ecosystem of climate change, human health and social equity.
Marine Literacy · Conservation · Research · Innovation
Climate & Sustainability Solutions from the Ocean.
Mission
Empowering 1 million citizens with marine literacy to solve the challenges of our people and planet earth.
Our Story
The oldest life on Earth still has lessons for us.
Cyanobacteria wrote the first chapter of life — oxygenating the planet long before forests existed. SAMUDRA continues that manuscript: reading the ocean's oldest records, and translating them into literacy, practice and policy for the generations that follow.
Pioneering Scientific Research
3.5 billion years of data
Author[ed] by the Earth
More than just a harbor
Hong Kong: A Pearl Marine Environment
Beneath the skyline lies one of Asia's most underestimated marine ecosystems — a subtropical mixing zone where coral, mangrove, dolphin and biofilm communities thrive within sight of the city.
Scientific Grounding
A world-renowned, robust scientific community with deep marine research infrastructure.
Ecological Wealth
High biodiversity within a lush blue subtropical marine ecosystem.
Cultural Legacy
Intangible cultural heritage of local fishing communities and centuries-old oyster farming.
Socioeconomic Connection
Culture and livelihood revolve around the sea — an ancient fishing village that still employs locals.
Civic Discipline for the Sea
A city culture capable of collective, disciplined stewardship of its waters.
Hidden Biodiversity