About Mars - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

VISION

Become the foundation and scientific heritages of algae research in HKMU
Provide solid support to other academic researchers, education sectors, corporations, and commercial industries in South-East Asia region

MISSION

Isolating and identifying planktonic algae in Hong Kong and other regions in GBA
Ensuring long-term conservation, understanding distribution and biodiversity of planktonic algae
Maintaining information, such as identity and growth conditions, of isolated strains
Promoting the public's environmental awareness by provide knowledge in culturing, identification and biology of planktonic algae