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PREDICTING THE SEAS OF THE FUTURE

Asia's leading research facility devoted to interdisciplinary tropical and subtropical marine research.

After an expansion and renovation, SWIMS has now re-opened. We have expanded our laboratory and aquarium facilities, added a new biodiversity center and many more. 

 

Here is a video of the opening ceremony  

What's New?

ABOUT SWIMS

The Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) is a research facility of The University of Hong Kong, situated on the Cape d’Aguilar peninsula, on the shores of Hong Kong’s only Marine Reserve.The primary function of SWIMS is to provide a first class research environment for marine scientists and, especially, postgraduate students.

SWIMS 3 PILLARS

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Predicting the resilience of natural coastal ecosystems

RESEARCH
RESEARCH
 
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Training the marine scientists of the 21st century

POSTGRADUATE
EDUCATION
POSTGRADUATE
EDUCATION
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Creating an educated and caring community

OUTREACH
OUTREACH
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