Prof. John MK Wong & Marine Conservation

 

 

  Professor John Wong is a One of the pioneers Marine conservationist in Asia. He has carried out marine mammal and ecological studies and help Hong Kong And China government to set up Marine Protected Areas in early 1990s.



 He has been appointed advisor to China and Qatar governments related to marine environmental protection. He has received a Gold Star Award on Marine Conservation and Education by International Biographical Centre Cambridge England. He is advisor to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of State of Qatar.

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