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... nutrients and suspended particles in the water."It is estimated that the 10 biofilters can filter 6,000 cubic metres sea water per day at the Sham Wan fish Culture Zone. "Biofilters can also enhance marine life by providing shelter. Fish and marine life attracted to the biofilters can help consume excess...

..., people found in the water in the park will be asked by our patrol staff to leave the water immediately," the spokesman said. Ends ...

... People reminded not to buy pets from illegal pet traders Saturday, July 14, 2007 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department today (July 14) reminded people not to buy pets from unlicensed traders following a joint decoy operation by the department and Society for the Prevention of...

... any close encounters with sharks, not even by watching them on a boat." The department has liaised with local diving associations to disseminate these messages. There have been sightings of juvenile sharks in the Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park in the last couple of days. Today, sightings of three juvenile...

... exercise by the AFCD. Ends ...

... January 7, AFCD officers found that 18 live chickens were illegally kept by a woman in a household at Kai Leng Village, Fanling. The chickens were seized and transported to the department's animal management centre in Sheung Shui. After taking samples for testing, all the chickens were disposed of on the...

... occurrences dissipated the next day while the one at Deep Water Bay Beach dissipated on December 24. No fish kill has been reported in the four occurrences. "All four occurrences were formed by Noctiluca scintillans, which is common in Hong Kong waters and non-toxic," a spokesman for the working group said...

... Whale shark found near the waters of Round Island Friday, June 6, 2008 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) received a report about 2pm today (June 6) that a live shark had been found near the waters of Round Island by a stern trawler. The trawler brought the shark to...

... Lantau North (Extension) designated as 24th country park Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Lantau North area will be designated as the 24th country park in Hong Kong following the approval of the draft map of Lantau North (Extension) Country Park by the Chief Executive in Council last month. An...

... cabbage was jointly selected by the AFCD and Hong Kong Seeds Trader Association. The plant has spade-like dark green leaves and is very tasty. Leaf beet is introduced from Taiwan. The fast-growing crop is tolerant of hot weather and resistant to disease. The shape and taste of the jade-green vegetable...