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... Channel near Hoi Hing Road on March 11 and 12 respectively. All five red tides have dissipated and no associated death of fish has been reported so far. A spokesman for the working group said, "Five red tides were formed by Noctiluca scintillans, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic...

.... A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide spotted at Cyberport was formed by Gonyaulax polygramma and Noctiluca scintillans. The red tide spotted at Wong Shek Pier was formed by Akashiwo sanguinea. The other five red tides were formed by Noctiluca scintillans. All species are non-toxic...

... February 16 at Lido Beach in Tsuen Wan and Upper Cheung Sha Beach on Lantau Island. The other red tide was spotted on February 21 at Silver Mine Bay Beach on Lantau Island.All red tides have dissipated. No associated death of fish has been reported.A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide at...

... associated death of fish has been reported so far. A spokesman for the working group said, "All five red tides were formed by Phaeocystis globosa, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters. According to overseas studies, Phaeocystis globosa can produce foam that may cause harmful effects to fish...

... species is often found in shallow waters in order to acquire sunlight for photosynthesis.       Tethya  sp.  (Tethyidae) Tethya are also known as "golf-ball sponges". They inhabit deep rocky area where gorgonians and other non-reef-building corals are commonly found.         function openPictureWindow...

... most easily seen at night when they emerge from the sand for feeding.     Box crab is also known as shame faced crab because its claws are held in front of the head, looking like hiding its face behind the claws.           Box Crab           Calappa gallus                 Blue-swimming Crab...

... produce tubes of sand grains and organic matrices. Some species may have a modified tentacle for closing the tube.     This is one of the most distinctive feather-duster worms, having a calcareous tube that is white on the outside and bright red inside around the lip. It can be commonly seen on shallow...

..., looking for the bottom dwelling crustaceans that they feed on. This is probably the most abundant of the 8 species of sandperch known from Hong Kong.     Yellow hawkfish inhabit exposed rocky reefs below 10 m depth and can be quite common in some areas. The colour varies from yellow to pale with a series...

... new features. With a new and more convenient interface for viewing, the new website showcases the information, photos and videos of a wide range of scenic trails (including 13 family walks, 15 nature trails, 32 country trails, six geo-trails, 16 tree walks and four long trails) and has...

... Channel, the West Lamma Channel and Victoria Harbour. The red tide still persists. No associated death of fish has been reported.A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide was formed by Pseudo‑nitzschia pungens, Chaetoceros pseudocurvisetus and Guinardia delicatula, which are commonly found in...