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... 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 ...

... figures below for their alignment and photos). Both option lines were designed and constructed in accordance with the sustainable trail standards of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). They were created to enhance mountain bikers’ ride experience by providing an easier and a more...

... Hong Kong Corals & the Associated Marine Life > Other marine organisms   Phylum Echinoderata - Starfish Astropecten  polyacanthus (Astropectinidae) Three species of Astropecten starfish are known from local waters. These starfish are adapted for living on sand by having pointed tube feet with no...

... Hong Kong Corals & the Associated Marine Life > Other marine organisms   Phylum Mollusca - Sap-sucking Slugs Elysia  sp. (Elysiidae) It feeds on green algae by piercing the cell walls and sucking out the contents with the highly-developed radula and mouth part respectively. This species is...

... of Lantau Island on July 5. It dissipated yesterday (July 8). No associated death of fish was reported in the occurrence. "The red tide was formed by Thalassiosira tealata which is common in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group said. The AFCD has urged...

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... Are corals protected in Hong Kong? All corals and organisms in Marine Parks and Marine Reserve are protected under Marine Park Ordinance (Cap. 476). No fishing, spear-fishing and collection of marine life is allowed in the parks and reserve, unless a permit is granted by the Country and Marine...