Conservation of sea turtles in Hong Kong
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Public Education You can help We can help conserve the sea turtles! Not to buy sea turtle products or souvenirs Sea turtle products or souvenirs can occasionally be found in local market or in some South East Asian countries. Do not buy these products as this is not only illegal in Hong Kong or other countries but also promote the killing of sea turtles. Call 1823 if you see sea turtle products for sale in Hong Kong.
Do not enter Sham Wan Restricted Area
To avoid disturbance to the nesting Green Turtles and their hatchlings, do not enter Sham Wan Restricted Area from 1 April to 31 October. Unauthorised entry is subject to a maximum fine of HKD50,000. Report of Sea Turtles If you see sea turtles, do not disturb them! You can write or email to AFCD to report your sighting records. You can also contact 1823 to ask for immediate assistance or enforecement actions in case of emergency. The findings from public are essential to supplement our understandings on the distribution of sea turtles in Hong Kong.Adopt a green attitude in daily life Studies suggested that climate change and global warming might disturb sea turtle life cycle when hatchings at nesting beaches can be adversely affected by elevated sand temperature and rising sea level. You can help protect sea turtles and their habitats by adopting a green and energy-saving attitude in daily life to ameliorate global climate. Your contribution does count!
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