Press Releases

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08-12-2024：Results of Reef Check 2024 announced
01-12-2024：Stranded whale in Tai O dies
30-11-2024：AFCD locates stranded whale in Tai O
26-11-2024：AFCD announces new quarantine arrangements for imported cats and dogs
22-11-2024：Sample taken from wild pig tests positive for ASF virus
21-11-2024：AFCD Animal Management and Animal Welfare Building Complex opens
14-11-2024：Samples from Mai Po Nature Reserve test positive for H5N1 virus
13-11-2024：AFCD appeals to public to avoid visiting country parks during passage of typhoon
09-11-2024：Opening ceremony of Long Valley Nature Park held today
08-11-2024：Sample from Mai Po Nature Reserve tests positive for H5N1 virus
02-11-2024：AFCD holds Opening Ceremony of Robin's Nest Country Park and Launching Ceremony of Discovering Robin's Nest Country Park Hiking Challenge
01-11-2024：North Lantau Marine Park established
31-10-2024：AFCD and Shenzhen Customs sign co-operation arrangements to strengthen quarantine and clearance for horse racing
29-10-2024：AFCD reports to Expert Group on Conservation of Marine Mammals on progress of work and way forward
24-10-2024：Report of Strategic Feasibility Study on the Development of Wetland Conservation Parks System released
22-10-2024：AFCD laid charges against Mainland fisherman deckhands suspected of using snake cages for fishing and local coxswain
19-10-2024：AFCD holds "Sail into Fun" Leisure Fisheries Expo
18-10-2024：Remarks by SCST and AD of AFCD (Inspection and Quarantine) on incident of animal death at HKZBG at media session
17-10-2024：Marine fish culture licences for operation in Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay fish culture zones open for applications
04-10-2024：AFCD urges grave sweepers to prevent hill fires
02-10-2024：AFCD steps up enforcement to combat illegal feeding of wild animals and feral pigeons
30-09-2024：Appointments to Endangered Species Advisory Committee
28-09-2024：75th National Day Farm and Gourmet Festival opens today
27-09-2024：Woman sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for illegally importing and cruelty to endangered turtles
23-09-2024：Woman sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for illegal import of endangered shark fins
20-09-2024：Man sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment for illegal possession of regulated turtles
16-09-2024：Public urged to observe fire safety and keep countryside clean
05-09-2024：AFCD appeals to public to avoid visiting country parks during passage of typhoon
02-09-2024：Rescued green turtle returns to sea
31-08-2024：Government announces immediate enforcement against illegal feeding of wild animals or feral pigeons starts tomorrow
29-08-2024：AFCD strengthens co-operation with experts to conserve corals in Hong Kong
28-08-2024：DAFC deeply grieved by death of Senior Field Assistant
26-08-2024：AFCD and Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium sign MoU on launch of commercially operating aquaculture trial project at Tung Lung Chau modern mariculture demonstration farm
23-08-2024：Red tides sighted
12-08-2024：AFCD lays charges against two Mainlanders suspected of using snake cages for fishing
31-07-2024：Wild Animals Protection (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 to come into operation tomorrow
30-07-2024：AFCD keeps monitoring coral bleaching in Hong Kong
24-07-2024：Man sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for illegal import of endangered shark fins
19-07-2024：AFCD reports to Expert Group on Conservation of Marine Mammals on investigation findings of cause of death of Bryde's whale last year
19-07-2024：Red tides sighted
17-07-2024：AFCD laid charges against Mainland fishermen deckhands suspected of using snake cages for fishing and local coxswain
12-07-2024：Red tide sighted
08-07-2024：AFCD Kowloon Animal Management Centre to be relocated
28-06-2024：AFCD to launch dog inoculation campaign against rabies at fishing ports
25-06-2024：AFCD launches "Agri enJoy" Scheme to promote development of leisure farming
18-06-2024：AFCD holds Local Organic Watermelon Festival 2024
14-06-2024：Designation of North Lantau Marine Park gazetted
13-06-2024：Government begins removing oyster rafts not authorised to temporarily remain in Deep Bay
07-06-2024：Red tide sighted
07-06-2024：Temporary closure of exhibition galleries and theatre of Hong Kong Wetland Park for upgrading
07-06-2024：Pet Adoption Day themed "Let's Go! The Pet Owner's Journey" to be held this weekend
06-06-2024：AFCD restocks fish on National Fish Releasing Day 2024
24-05-2024：AFCD signs contract for Pilot Project on Urban Farming in Ma On Shan Sai Sha Road Garden
23-05-2024：Government to remove oyster rafts not authorised to temporarily remain in Deep Bay starting from next month
23-05-2024：AFCD launches Hing Chun Alliance Heritage Trail
17-05-2024：Red tide sighted
15-05-2024：AFCD staff patrol animal release hotspots
14-05-2024：Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Geopark Development Forum held in Hong Kong
14-05-2024：AFCD urges public to think carefully before releasing animals
04-05-2024：AFCD appeals to public to avoid visiting country parks
03-05-2024：Red tides sighted
26-04-2024：Red tides sighted
19-04-2024：Red tides sighted
12-04-2024：Red tides sighted
06-04-2024：AFCD enhances promotion of do's and don'ts when encountering monkeys in country parks
05-04-2024：Red tides sighted
04-04-2024：AFCD urges public not to come into contact with monkeys
02-04-2024：New measures to strengthen control of cats for sale
01-04-2024：AFCD appeals to public not to enter Sham Wan Restricted Area during restricted period
28-03-2024：Red tide sighted
25-03-2024：AFCD urges grave sweepers to prevent hill fires
22-03-2024：Red tide sighted
15-03-2024：AFCD seized endangered European eel fry
12-03-2024：Man driving fishing vessel into Sham Wan Restricted Area using snake cages for fishing sentenced
08-03-2024：Five persons using snake cages for fishing sentenced
08-03-2024：Red tide sighted
07-03-2024：Person in charge of fishing vessel involved in illegal trawling sentenced
01-03-2024：Robin's Nest Country Park established
29-02-2024：AFCD seizes suspected dog and cat flesh for food
27-02-2024：Country Parks Hiking and Planting Day 2024
23-02-2024：Red tide sighted
08-02-2024：Traveller jailed for smuggling incense tree wood chips
02-02-2024：Traveller jailed for smuggling incense tree wood chips
01-02-2024：Government reminds public not to bring endangered species into Hong Kong or import regulated food illegally
26-01-2024：Red tides sighted
19-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
15-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
14-01-2024：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
11-01-2024：Marine Wildlife Appreciation Festival launched
10-01-2024：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
08-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
07-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Sheung Shui pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
05-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
05-01-2024：Eurasian wigeons confirmed positive for H5N1 virus
05-01-2024：FarmFest 2024 opens at Fa Hui Park in Mong Kok
04-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
03-01-2024：Pig culling operation on Yuen Long pig farm with pigs found with ASF virus completed
03-01-2024：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus
02-01-2024：Local pig samples test positive for ASF virus