Conservation Status

Are the dolphins protected in Hong Kong?

All marine mammals found in Hong Kong are protected locally by the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170). Import, export and possession of those animals are also restricted under the Animal and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance (Cap. 187).

Besides, Chinese White Dolphin is listed as "Insufficiently Known" in the IUCN Red Data Book, and is listed in CITES Appendix I (i.e. highest protection). In China, it is listed as a "Grade 1 National Key Protected Species".