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... the sponge and the algal branches are woven into a tight mass by the sponge spicules. This species is often found in shallow waters in order to acquire sunlight for photosynthesis.        Tethya  sp...

.... This species of coral has different growth forms at different water depths. Shallow water colonies form extensive horizontal plates typically dominated by nodular upgrowth. Abundance: Common...

... breeding season, the male seeks out a female and then moves on top of her, with his arms alternating with hers. Release of sperms by males is induced after the female released her eggs, but their reproductive organs do not actually meet. This behavior is believed to increase the chances of external...

... 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 purification through retention of sediments and filtering out...

... was launched in 1980 with the aim of providing a licensing renewal and rabies vaccination service for dogs kept by fishermen who work on board fishing vessels most of the time. The vaccination teams will visit the fishing ports from 10am to 3pm. A fee of $80 will be charged for each dog. To date, more...

... feature of this genus. It has a creamy white body, ornamented by black spots with raised serrated edges. This nudibranch is a sponge feeder.     This species is similar to the one on the left hand side, but it is identified as a separate species because of the yellow body.   Jorunna  sp. (Kentrodorididae...

...The disclosure log provides summary descriptions of the nature of information requested and released under the Code on Access to Information (“the Code”) by this Department. The disclosure log will be updated on a quarterly basis. If any member of the public wishes to obtain any information listed...

... suspected of engaging in illegal fishing in Hong Kong waters near Shek Ngau Chau. AFCD officers intercepted a Mainland fishing vessel suspected to be carrying out illegal fishing by gill net in the above-mentioned waters at about 11am on November 16 for investigation. Some fishing gear was seized on board...

... Scottish short-haired cat and a Yorkshire Terrier dog that lived in Tsuen Wan and Sham Shui Po respectively. When the owners were found to be close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases, the cat and the dog were sent for quarantine at the AFCD on July 31. Samples collected from the cat and the dog by the...

... 21July 22July 29 The half-yearly dog inoculation campaign has been held since 1980 with the aim of providing licensing renewal and rabies vaccination services for dogs kept by fishermen who work on board fishing vessels most of the time. A fee of $80 will be charged for each dog. To date, more than 7 300...