Press Releases
|
Red tide sightings reported An inter-departmental red tide working group today (Friday) reported four 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 red tides formed by Mesodinium rubrum were observed at Tai Long Sai Wan and Pak Lap by staff of Government Flying Service last Thursday (December 30). A red tide formed by the same species was also sighted at Port Shelter and Clear Water Bay on January 1. These red tides found in Sai Kung all dissipated by January 3. Meanwhile, staff of the Environmental Protection Department reported a red tide sighting along Tuen Mun River on January 5. The red tide, still persists along Tuen Mun River today, is formed by Heterosigma akashiwo. The two red tide species, Mesodinium rubrum and Heterosigma akashiwo, are non-toxic. "They have been sighted in Hong Kong waters before but led to no associated fish kill," the spokesman added. No fish culture zones nor any gazetted beaches were affected by the red tides. The spokesman said red tide was a natural phenomenon and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's pro-active and comprehensive phytoplankton monitoring programme would continue monitoring red tide occurrence to minimise its impact on mariculture industry. |
||
 |
||
|
||
|
