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Red tide sighting report An inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (December 20) a red tide sighting within Hong Kong waters to keep the public informed of the latest monitoring situation. A spokesman for the working group said the red tide was observed by staff of the Environmental Protection Department at waters off the southern part of Hong Kong on December 13. The red tide was formed by Phaeocystis globosa. The species was rare in Hong Kong waters. The red tide was dissipating. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) had informed mariculturists of Lo Tik Wan, Sok Kwu Wan and Cheung Sha Wan fish culture zones on the occurrence of the red tide. No associated fish kill was reported. The spokesman said red tide was a natural phenomenon. AFCD's pro-active and comprehensive phytoplankton monitoring programme would continue monitoring red tide occurrence to minimise its impact on the mariculture industry. |
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