Leads & Collaborators
Project Leads
Prof. Sai-Kit Yeung
Integrative Systems & Design, HKUST
Prof. Cindy Lam
Department of Ocean Science, HKUST
Collaborators
- Prof. Apple Chui — School of Life Sciences, CUHK
- Prof. Jianwen Qiu — Department of Biology, HKBU
- Dr. Veronica Chan — Department of Biology, HKBU
- Prof. Cedric Tan — University of Nottingham Malaysia
What We’re Building
A game-first curriculum: players learn key marine concepts right before missions begin, then apply them inside immersive scenarios.
Trailer
In 60 Seconds
- Learn: bite-sized concepts before each mission
- Play: scenario challenges across 4 habitats
- Reflect: recap + quiz prompts with Marine GPT
Objectives
Increase Marine Literacy
Help learners recognize biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics across subtropical and tropical biomes.
Motivate Through Play
A level-based loop: prepare → explore → solve challenges → advance to deeper habitats.
Bridge Data To Experience
Turn field capture (drone and underwater imagery) into 3D environments learners can inhabit.
Core Features
Level-Based Marine Expedition
Level 1 — Intertidal habitats
Mangroves and mudflats 🦀
Level 2 — Intertidal habitats
Boulder shore 🦐
Level 3 — Subtidal coral reefs
Reef structure, symbiosis, community interactions 🐠
Level 4 — Deep sea
Low-light adaptations, extreme environments 🦑
Marine GPT Learning Companion
A marine-specific AI assistant that helps learners review key concepts right before missions begin, then supports recall with quick prompts and reflection.
Example Prompt
“Before entering the reef: what are 3 indicators of reef health, and how might they change after a bleaching event?”
Visuals & Assets
Behind The Scene
Follow Us / Contact
Integrative Systems & Design, HKUST
Prof. Cindy LamDepartment of Ocean Science, HKUST