Plastic is a kind of polymer with a high molecular weight. Because of its characteristics of light weight, high durability, malleability and low production cost, it has been widely applied in our everyday lives. Although it is very convenient to use, it fails to degrade naturally even after hundreds of years and as such causes tremendous problems for landfill sites. Furthermore, the combustion of plastic generates toxic substances. When plastic rubbish gets into the oceans, it can be carried by the ocean currents and ends up forming sea garbage gyres which threaten the marine ecosystem to a large extent. This exhibition combines elements of science and art. A large centrepiece comprising plastic flotsam collected from the beach cleaning operations in the North Sea, Hawaii, the Baltic Sea and the rest of the world is displayed with the aim of arousing public awareness of plastic waste. In addition, the exhibition also makes use of different audiovisual programmes and interactive exhibits featuring unique designs. Through the exhibition, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of the chemical composition, classification and recycling processes of different plastic materials, and also learn about the harmful effects of plastic waste on birds and marine animals. The aim is to let us realise that we must curtail our consumption of plastic and encourage the recycling of plastic immediately. To enrich the educational experience of the exhibition, we have specially invited the students of the "Project WeCan" to collect plastic garbage from the beach, classify them, and make different works of art using plastic garbage for display in the exhibition. A Nightmare at Sea - It comprises the plastic flotsam collected from the beach cleaning operations in the North Sea, Hawaii, the Baltic Sea and the rest of the world. The severity of sea plastic garbage issue can be seen in this pile of waste. Opening hours on public holiday: 10am - 9pm Oct 21 (Wed) Chung Yeung Festival Dec 25 (Fri) Christmas Day Dec 26 (Sat) The first weekday after Christmas Day Jan 1 (Fri) The first day of January Feb 8 (Mon) Lunar New Year’s Day Feb 9 (Tue) The second day of Lunar New Year Feb 10 (Wed) The third day of Lunar New Year Openin hours on Chinese New Year Eve: 10am - 5pm Feb 7 (Sun) Chinese New Year Eve Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong Jointly organised by Hong Kong Science Museum, Museum für Gestaltung Zurich, and Connecting Spaces Hong Kong – Zurich, Zurich University of the Arts An exhibition by the Museum für Gestaltung Zurich Sponsored by Drosos Foundation Partners: Project WeCan and UOB Art Academy Supporting Organisations: Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, Ocean Recovery Alliance, and Inter-departmental Working Group on Clean Shorelines