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... AFCD responds to media enquiries Monday, October 18, 2010 In response to media enquiries regarding the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) seal found on the packages of some of the ivory confiscated by Macau Customs yesterday (October 17), a spokesman for the AFCD gave the...

... North Animal Management Centre (NTNAMC) in Sheung Shui by the AFCD and the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, the NTNAMC has been temporarily closed to the public from today until further notice as a precautionary measure. The NTNAMC has enhanced cleansing and disinfection...

... 1 onwards for site levelling and replacement of turf as measures to enhance the environment and facilities of the campsite.The pier next to Wan Tsai South Campsite will not be affected by the maintenance works.For camping activities, members of the public may use Wan Tsai West Campsite, Wong Shek...

... studies/surveys, and the major one being the recently completed territorial-wide Marine Benthic Study commissioned by this department. Through this webpage, we hope to generate a wider interest for the appreciation of the diversity of our marine fauna and increase public awareness on the need for marine...

... (Victoria Harbour), the benthic fauna is characterized by species which can adapt to an eutrophic environment. In the northeastern waters, the benthic community has relatively low ecological importance in terms of species composition and diversity. The eastern and...

... Introduction Why are horseshoe crabs often called "living fossils"? Specimen from the Lapworth Museum of Geology, the University of Birmingham, UK and photo by...

... by trawlers fishing in waters off Sai Kung, Lamma Island, Lantau Island and elsewhere. Juvenile horseshoe crabs are found on some sandy beaches or mudflats in Deep Bay and Lantau Island. Besides, during the breeding season, you can easily find horseshoe crabs in the tanks of some seafood restaurants...

... damage caused by boating and recreational activities Scientific database Designation of protected areas   ...

... Reduce coral damage caused by boating and recreational activities Scientific database Designation of protected areas Back  Back to Top ...

... Conservation Status Are Indo-Pacific finless porpoises protected? All wild marine mammals in Hong Kong waters are protected by the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170). Import, export and possession of these animals are...