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...-hand experience of country parks are welcome to join the discussion. Those who are interested should apply in advance for enrollment. Enrollment forms are available at the visitor centres at country parks in Sai Kung, Plover Cove, Shing Mun, Clear Water Bay and Tai Mo Shan...

... conserving marine parks and marine reserve," he added. The three marine parks and a marine reserve, covering total sea areas of 2,160 hectares, were designated in 1996 for long-term protection and improvement of the marine environment. A similar clean-up campaign was conducted last year at Hoi Ha Wan...

... Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD) spokesman after the conviction of an air passenger on December 16. A 48-years old Taiwanese was found by Customs officers to have in his bag a live gibbon when he was passing through Customs clearance on 14 December. The man was charged and was fined $20,000 for...

... and non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group said. The department has urged mariculturists to monitor the situation closely. No fish kills have been reported. Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The department's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red tide...

... native species. We will continue to give priority to planting native species which will provide food and shelter for many local wild animals and enrich the biodiversity in our countryside," Mr Sham said. In addition to the government's efforts, community participation and support also play an important...

.... "The red tides at Hap Mun Bay Beach and Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park were formed by Akashiwo sanguinea while the other occurrences were formed by Noctiluca scintillans. Both species are common in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group said. The AFCD has urged mariculturists at...

... marina. Ceratium furca and Ceratium tripos are non-toxic while Chattonella marina is toxic and associated with fish kill in Hong Kong. Nevertheless, no associated dead fish was reported," a spokesman for the working group said. Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged...

... Beach, South Bay Beach, Shek O Beach and Lo So Shing Beach were formed by Noctiluca scintillans, which is common in Hong Kong waters. The one at Silver Mine Bay Beach was formed by Akashiwo sanguinea, which seldom blooms in Hong Kong waters. Both species are non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group...

... underwater breathing apparatus.Any offender on conviction is liable to a maximum penalty of a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for six months.The spokesman said, "The responsible person, who may be the owner, the master, the coxswain or another person in charge of the vessel, must inform the crew members...

... associated fish kill have been recorded in Hong Kong," a spokesman for the working group said.The AFCD urged mariculturists at Yim Tin Tsai, Yim Tin Tsai East, Ma Nam Wat, Yung Shue Au, Lo Fu Wat, Kai Lung Wan, Sha Tau Kok, Ap Chau, Kat O, O Pui Tong, Sai Lau Kong, Tap Mun, Kau Lau Wan, Wong Wan and Sham Wan...