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... Culture Zone and Chek Lap Kok and Sha Chau were formed by Mesodinium rubrum. The other three red tides were formed by Noctiluca scintillans. Both species are common in Hong Kong and non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group said. The AFCD has urged mariculturists in the Cheung Sha Wan Fish...

... of intensive treatment and expert care by Ocean Park and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). A thorough necropsy on Siu Tik was performed yesterday by Ocean Park veterinarians with the assistance of AFCD officers. Preliminary results indicated that the animal had...

... identified more places with suspected traces of red fire ants. In today's operation by the department's patrolling team, 40 mounds of the suspected ant species have so far been found within the Hong Kong Wetland Park area, 19 of which have been destroyed with pesticide and properly treated...

... interest-free loans from the two funds administered by the Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD). An AFD spokesman today (Monday) announced that the closing application dates for tertiary education and secondary schools for the coming academic year would be July 19 and August 19 respectively...

... nuisances caused by them. "There are more than 1,000 wild monkeys in Hong Kong and their population is increasing at an annual rate of six to 10 per cent." During the years from 1996 to 1998, there were over 430 complaints of monkey nuisances, including incidents of public injured by wild monkeys...

... investigations did not establish any act of cruelty. A department spokesman said there were a total of four public referrals in the past few months that the injuries or disabilities of some monkeys in the country park might be caused by cruelty acts. Inspection and investigations together with an animal welfare...

... should be submitted by post to the Endangered Species Protection Division, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Counter No 7, 5/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon or by delivery to the same address through the school before October 27. Results will be...

... programme has been implemented by the department with vaccination as the key measure."Under the Rabies Ordinance, all dogs aged over five months must be vaccinated against rabies, licensed and microchipped. Offenders are liable to a maximum penalty of $10,000. "Some 150,000 dogs are currently vaccinated and...

... implemented by the department with vaccination as the key measure." Under the Rabies Ordinance, all dogs aged over five months must be vaccinated against rabies, licensed and microchipped. Offenders are liable to a maximum penalty of $10,000. "Currently, about 160,000 dogs with valid licences are vaccinated...

... immediately. The red tides still persist. "The red tide at Silverstrand Beach was formed by Trichodesmium erythraeum while others were formed by Phaeocystis globosa. Both species are seldom found in Hong Kong waters and they are non-toxic. Though Trichodesmium erythraeum might cause itching and burning upon...