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... coral depositing the limestone skeleton by 2-3 times so that it enables corals to grow faster than they are eroded by the action of the sea and eroding organisms Bleached Coral Colonies in Clear Water Bay...

... millions years old Individual corals can grow much faster but these rates do not apply over large areas of reef. Reef growth is not just a factor of how fast corals can grow, it is controlled by many factors, such as...

... What is the distribution of Coral Communities in Hong Kong? Do you know the work of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department on coral conservation? Reduce coral damage caused by boating and recreational activities...

... Do you know the work of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department on coral conservation? Reduce coral damage caused by boating and recreational activities To protect coral communities from anchor damage, mooring and marker buoys have been installed...

... It is frequently an international requirement that any consignment of plants or planting materials importing into any place shall be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate / Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-Export issued by the exporting / re-exporting place ...

... Documents required: Import permit issued by importing countries, if available. Original Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the exporting places for application of Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-Export...

... Conservation Status Why do we need to protect horseshoe crabs? Thousands of horseshoe crab adults gathered on a beach of Delaware Bay to mate and lay eggs during breeding season (by Bill Hall). In Delaware Bay of North America, the number of horseshoe crabs on some beaches decreased by 90% in five...

...Red tide sightedThursday, April 18, 2019 A red tide has been sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (April 18).The first red tide was spotted by staff of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) yesterday (April 17) at Sok Kwu...

...Red tide sightedFriday, April 26, 2019 A red tide was sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (April 26).The red tide was spotted by staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department on April 19 at Silver Mine Bay Beach, Lantau Island.The red tide...

... Red tide sightedFriday, March 8, 2019 A red tide has been sighted over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (March 8). The red tide was spotted by staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department at Golden Beach, Tuen Mun, on March 4 and the red flag...