Name: 2013 World Wetlands Day Series Activities
Start: 2013-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Macao Science Center Lobby Exhibition Hall & Cotai Ecological Protection Zone

About This Event

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Event Overview

To mark World Wetlands Day on February 2nd and to enhance public awareness of ecology and environmental protection, the Environmental Protection Bureau and the Macao Association for Science and Technology jointly organized the 2013 World Wetlands Day Series Activities. The initiative aimed to realize the vision of "Building a Low-Carbon Macao, Creating a Green Life." The series included a special butterfly photography exhibition, "Macao Butterfly Exhibition," and a presentation creation contest, "Wetlands in My Eyes."

Macao Butterfly Exhibition

Date: February 2 – April 15, 2013
Venues: Exhibition Hall, Macao Science Center Lobby & Cotai Ecological Protection Zone
Details: Featuring 150 carefully selected photographs from over a thousand images of Macao's butterflies. The exhibition showcases the diverse beauty of local butterfly species, captured by professional and amateur photographers in various weather conditions. The photos have been classified and authenticated by ecological experts from the Macao Association for Science and Technology and butterfly specialists from Hong Kong and Guangzhou, categorizing over 90 species across 9 families.

"Wetlands in My Eyes" Presentation Creation Contest

Target Participants: All Macao secondary school students
Requirements: Create a presentation using at least 10 original photographs of Macao's wetland ecology, flora, and fauna, accompanied by a minimum 100-word explanation expressing understanding and reflections on wetland ecosystems.
Registration Period: February 2 – April 15, 2013
Submission Deadline: April 15 – May 5, 2013