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... formed by Trichodesmium erythraeum which is rare in Hong Kong waters. Though it might cause itching and burning upon contact with the skin as reported elsewhere, no such reports have been recorded in Hong Kong," a spokesman for the working group said. "The Agriculture, Fisheries and...

... in Lok Ma Chau have indicated a suspected case of H5 avian influenza, adding that further tests were under way to confirm the nature of the virus. The dead bird was collected by a staff member of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) yesterday afternoon within a...

... "Hand-drawn Marine Fish Calendar 2005" on sale Saturday, November 20, 2004 The "Hand-drawn Marine Fish Calendar" published by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) is now on sale. With the hand-drawn coloured...

... 23 and 26 respectively. The two other sightings were at Tolo Harbour near Yuen Chau Tsai and at Shuen Wan Hoi near Sha Lan on January 25. The Tolo Harbour red tide dissipated the following day while the one at Shuen Wan Hoi still persists. "All four red tides were formed by Noctiluca...

.... "As for artificially propagated orchids including their parts and derivatives, prior to the import and export of these items, they also require a valid export permit issued by the exporting country." Anyone contravening the above provisions was liable to a maximum fine of $5 million, two...

... Chinese pond heron was found. The dead bird was collected by an AFCD staff member within a restricted area in Lok Ma Chau on January 10. A post-mortem examination indicated that it was an H5 suspect. People are reminded to observe good personal hygiene. They should avoid personal contact...

.... Red flag was hoisted. The red tide dissipated the following day. "All four 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...

... Park, was presented to the Board by the Highways and Transport Departments and a consultant in charge of the feasibility study. After considering all the alignment options, the Board requested the two departments and the consultant to provide more detailed information on the environmental impact...

... (AFD) said: " Ma Shi Chau Special Area is designated as the territory's 15th special area because its geological and ecological features are of high conservation and education value. "This special area will now be managed by the Country and Marine Parks Authority and conserved and protected under the...

... bio-security measures for local duck farms by requiring the farms to provide bird-proof facilities. A department spokesman said today (November 2) that the new requirement formed part of the licence conditions for the three existing duck farms in the northern part of the New Territories. "To...