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Red tide sightings reported An inter-departmental red tide working group today (January 5) reported six red tide sightings within Hong Kong waters to keep the public well informed of the latest monitoring situation. A spokesman for the working group said all six red tides were formed by Noctiluca Scintillans. It had been sighted in Hong Kong waters before and was non-toxic. He noted that all red tides had not led to any fish kill. The first red tide was observed on January 1 at Hoi Ha Wan, Sai Kung by staff of the Government Flying Service. It had dissipated on January 4. On January 2, a red tide sighting was reported by mariculturists at Kat O fish culture zone. On the same day, staff of the Marine Department also reported a red tide sighting at Tai Tau Chau fish culture zone. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) had reminded mariculturists at these two fish culture zones on possibility of oxygen depletion in the water. The two red tides had dissipated on January 4. On January 3, another red tide sighting was reported at Tolo Channel near Pak Sha Tau by staff of AFCD. It has dissipated today. The Department had alerted mariculturists of the nearby Yim Tin Tsai and Yim Tin Tsai (East) fish culture zones on possibility of oxygen depletion in the water. The other two red tide sightings were reported yesterday (January 4). A red tide was observed at Clear Water Bay Second Beach by staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and red flag was hoisted. It has dissipated today. Staff of AFCD also reported a red tide sighting at San Shek Wan in northern Lantau. The spokesman said red tide was a natural phenomenon and AFCD's pro-active and comprehensive phytoplankton monitoring programme would continue monitoring red tide occurrence to minimise its impact on mariculture industry. |
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