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... Rescued juvenile green turtle returned to sea Friday, August 6, 2010 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) released a juvenile green turtle, which was rescued by a local fisherman in Mui Wo in April, in the southern waters of Hong Kong today (August 6). On April 13, the...

...-Odenwald is situated in the southwest of Germany. The territory takes in approximately 3,500 square kilometres between the Rhine valley in the west and the Main valley in the east. The region is bounded to the south by the Neckar valley and to the north by the Messel Pit, which is on the United Nations...

... was co-organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), Home Affairs Department, North District Council, Sai Kung District Council and Tai Po District Council, and supported by various local conservation organisations. Highlights of the festival included the "Magnificent...

... "Islands Nature Heritage Trail" - Mui Wo Section opens Sunday, January 9, 2011 Organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the "Great Outdoors Hong Kong!" hiking event was held on the Islands Nature Heritage Trail today (January 9) along with some 1,000...

... Young reporters write about conservation works in country parks Saturday, May 21, 2011 Members of the public are invited to visit the "Nature in Touch" Country Parks Educational Programme website to read the interesting reports on conservation works in country parks written by the winners of...

.... The One Health concept supported by international agencies such as the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaboration and communication in all aspects of health care for humans, animals and the...

... Department (AFCD) said that the park aims at promoting wetland conservation, education and ecotourism. Managed and operated by the AFCD, it is designated as a Special Area under the Country Parks and Special Areas Regulations (Cap 208A). The admission fees to the park are also charged in accordance with the...

... Entries invited for Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition Saturday, May 19, 2012 Members of the public are invited to take part in the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition, with entries being accepted from today (May 19) until September 17. Jointly organised by the...

... 2012. After initial assessment by the AFCD, the turtles were delivered to Hong Kong Ocean Park (Ocean Park) for appropriate veterinary treatment, where they have since been kept with constant monitoring and veterinary care. Ocean Park staff hand-fed the hawksbill turtles with squid, shrimp and fish...

...," the spokesman said. A comprehensive anti-rabies 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...