The museum, a collaborative project between the School of Marine Sciences at Guangxi University and the Weizhou Island Tourism Management Committee, stands as a premier hub for coral reef research and public outreach in China.

Huang's dedication to marine education extends to delivering more than 80 coral reef lectures at schools, universities, public forums, and science exhibitions, emphasizing the importance of coral reef preservation.

"I hope more individuals will join our cause to protect coral reefs," Huang said. "In the future, our team will continue to update our technology and restore more damaged coral reefs. Once our experience on Weizhou Island matures, we plan to expand it to the South China Sea and even overseas."

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