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... Hikers urged to heed safety tipsFriday, June 13, 2008 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (June 13) urged people to take precautions when hiking and refrain from using hiking trails affected by landslides. Many areas in Hong Kong were affected by...

... Red tides sighted Friday, February 27, 2009 Seven red tides had been sighted in Hong Kong waters over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (February 27). The first occurrence was reported by Marine Police at Chek Lap Kok near The Brothers on February 20...

... Red tide sighted Tuesday, March 24, 2009 An inter-departmental red tide working group confirmed today (March 24) that a red tide observed at Silver Mine Bay Beach yesterday had been formed by Karenia digitata, a species harmful to fish. Leisure and Cultural Services Department staff observed...

... Red tides sighted Friday, January 29, 2010 Three red tide occurrences have been sighted in Hong Kong waters over the past few days, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (January 29). Two red tides were reported on January 24. The first occurrence was sighted by a member...

... connected to the existing Twisk Section Mountain Bike Trail. Designed by specialists from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), 1.4km of the new mountain bike trail is made with a natural soil surface and is designed and built in accordance with the principles for sustainable trails...

... April 24. A red flag was hoisted immediately. On April 25, mariculturists spotted red tides at Yim Tin Tsai Fish Culture Zone and Tai Tau Chau Fish Culture Zone. All the red tides have dissipated. No associated death of fish has been reported by mariculturists so far. "The red tide at Clear Water Bay...

... on March 30. Another red tide was spotted by Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) staff at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Lantau today. A red flag was hoisted immediately. Both red tides still persist. LCSD staff reported red tide occurrences at Deep Water Bay Beach, Repulse Bay Beach, Middle...

... "Pets Are Family Too" Dog Adoption Day to be held at Stanley Plaza this Saturday Thursday, August 30, 2012 "Pets Are Family Too" Dog Adoption Day will be held this Saturday (September 1) from 11am to 6pm at the Amphitheatre Playground of Stanley Plaza.The adoption day is jointly organised by...

... record of the spotted seahorse found in Hong Kong waters, in addition to drawing reference from the book "Reef Fishes of Hong Kong", the results of the annual reef check jointly conducted by the AFCD and the Reef Check Foundation showed that from 2001 to 2012, a total of 103 spotted seahorses were...

... by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Hong Kong Society of Herpetology to encourage people to adopt abandoned amphibians and reptiles and promote responsible pet ownership.The event will feature an educational exhibition, a game booth, tips and advice on keeping...