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... reported today (February 12). A red tide was observed at Sha Tin Hoi on February 7. Meanwhile mariculturists at Yim Tin Tsai observed another red tide at the fish culture zone on February 8. Both red tides dissipated on February 9. Both red tides were formed by Heterocapsa rotundata...

..., an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (February 25). Staff of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) observed a red tide at Wong Shek Pier, Sai Kung, on February 23. The red tide dissipated the following day. "The red tide was formed by...

... dissipated the following day. " Both red tides were formed by Noctiluca scintillans. The species is common in Hong Kong and non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group said. Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red...

... (May 13). On May 8, Leisure and Cultural Services Department staff observed a red tide in Sai Kung waters near Hap Mun Bay Beach, Clear Water Bay First Beach and Second Beach. Red flags were hoisted at the beaches. The red tide dissipated the following day. "The red tide was formed by...

... working group reported today (July 8). Staff of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) observed a red tide at Cheung Sha Wan Fish Culture Zone on June 30. The red tide dissipated the following day. "The red tide was formed by Skeletonema costatum and Thalassiosira...

... Department (AFCD) will collect sick and dead birds suspected of avian influenza found by the public starting today (October 27). A department spokesman said the collection service is an emergency measure to strengthen the monitoring of avian influenza. The public can call the Government hotline 1823...

...-eye in Mong Kok were confirmed to be H5N1 positive after a series of laboratory tests. Following public referrals, the dead chicken was collected by AFCD staff on February 4 near a lamp post at Wu Tai Circuit whereas the Japanese White-eye was collected on...

... collected by AFCD staff on January 10 upon a public referral. People are reminded to observe good personal hygiene. They should avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them. End...

...) said today (February 7), adding that further confirmatory tests are being conducted. The carcass was collected by AFCD staff on the river side near Lung Mun Oasis following a public referral on February 3. The spokesman said there are only two commercial chicken...

... Department (AFCD) said today (February 8), adding that further confirmatory tests are being conducted. The carcass was collected by AFCD staff at Diocesan Boy!|s School following a public referral on February 6. As for a suspected case involving a dead Little Egret found...