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... out and come here immediately as overcrowding will only lessen the enjoyment." Having taken expert advice into consideration, Pui Pui's Home was designed to provide the reptile with a healthy and comfortable living environment. The outdoor enclosure is about 8 meters by 9 meters, of which 70 per cent...

... preparing to seek global geopark status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Situated along a rocky coastline with a fascinating assortment of geological features, such as sea arches and sea stacks formed by wave erosion over time, San'in Coast Geopark is said...

... from October, 2010to February, 2011. The festival will feature an array of interesting activities, including booth games, exhibitions, a photo competition, paper-cutting workshops and a poll for the best geo-tour route. Co-organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD); Home...

... 2012. The ceremony also marked the 15th anniversary of the annual survey.The first Reef Check was held by the Hong Kong Reef Check Foundation in 1997. The AFCD has collaborated with the Foundation to conduct the survey since 2000.The results of Hong Kong Reef Check 2012 showed that local corals are...

... operations by the AFCD and the Marine Police have been conducted since mid-September, mainly to patrol the remote waters of Hong Kong during night-time and the early morning. Intelligence shows the occurrence of illegal fishing activities in these waters from time to time."The three trawlers were found...

... Reef Check since 2005 to enhance the monitoring of coral health status. By measuring the colour intensity of the coral using a specially designed Coral Health Monitoring Chart, the health condition of corals can then be determined.Corals at eight sites were assessed using the Coral Watch tool in Reef...

... found. Many groupers, wrasses, snappers and sweetlips were found in survey sites at Port Shelter and in north-eastern waters, including the three marine parks.Reef Check 2014 assessed the condition of corals at nine sites using the Coral Watch tool. By measuring the colour intensity of the coral using a...

... decorating accessories and producing everyday items, such as quill pens, feather shuttlecocks, down jackets and chicken feather dusters. Moreover, inspired by the structure of bird wings, pioneers started to design flying machines and gradually realised the dream of flight. In the early 15th century, Italy's...

... Polyhedrosis Virus product (product name in Chinese only), are suitable for use in local organic farming. As requested by AFCD, the two suppliers concerned have surrendered the remaining stock for further testing. They have also been requested to inform affected customers to arrange for recall of the products...

... implementing the Government's commitment to enhancing protection of enclaves. The total area of these three enclaves is about 12.4 hectares. The enclave at Fan Kei Tok, located to the north of Wu Kau Tang, is extensively covered by woodland and is basically unspoiled. A section of the Wu Kau Tan...