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... facilitate exchange of knowledge and ideas in research and teaching. Classification system in use today was developed in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl von Linne (known as Linnaeus). The table below shows the taxonomic nomenclature involved in coral classification...

... its scientific value in a territorial or regional context whether it is representative or typical of its kind The Register of SSSI is kept by the Planning Department and can be inspected at the Planning Information Enquiry Counter (Enquiry...

...-Pacific finless porpoise found in Hong Kong waters is characterized by a wide area of tubercules on its dorsal surface. It ranges from the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea.    This wide form of finless porpoise is morphologically different from the narrow-ridged finless porpoises found in Yangtze River...

... on a first-come-first-served basis. The fax number remains unchanged, please send completed application form by fax to 2317 0482. In addition, the updated application guidelines have been uploaded to our website. http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/permit/permit_cou/cou_app_pricp.html...

... identification and correct naming of newly collected plants. Herbarium collections have been built up over the years by the efforts of numerous botanists and plant collectors. In short, a herbarium is analogous to a library of carefully preserved plants...

... habitats where an ecological assessment will be necessary. All proposed developments that will affect these habitats should undergo ecological assessment so that the threat to local seagrass communities caused by urban development can be minimized. It was demonstrated that transplantation appeared to be a...

... cradles of biological diversity supporting countless species of plants and animals, in particular waterfowls, by providing food, breeding and nursery grounds. Functional value: They also perform vital functions including water storage, flood control, erosion control, shore stabilization and water...

... Horseshoe crabs in Hong Kong What can I do to protect our horseshoe crabs? In addition to your support to reduce pollution and to protect our environment, you can help to preserve our horseshoe crabs by not eating and buying them. During the breeding seasons, mature female horseshoe crabs are sold...

... Conservation Status What can I do to protect the horseshoe crab? In addition to your support to reduce pollution and to protect our environment, you can help preserve our horseshoe crabs by not eating and buying them. During the breeding seasons, mature female horseshoe crabs are sold in many...

... to introduce to the public the unique marine environment of Hong Kong, fun facts of some interesting marine species as well as various conservation measures implemented by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Back  Back to Top ...