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... variety of marine organisms. "The tranquility of the island also provides a good place for the public to relax and stay away from city life," Mr Leung said. He said that Tung Ping Chau was characterised by sedimentary rock formations. Kan Lau Shek, Lung Lok Shui and Cham Ken Chau are some of the...

... moratorium this year will continue from June 1 to August 1. All fishing operations in the South China Sea will be suspended, except gill-netting, long-lining, hand-lining and cage trapping. A spokesman for Hong Kong!|s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation...

... Regional CITES enforcement training seminar held in HK Monday, December 6, 1999 The lucrative illegal trade in endangered species in the fast developing Asian region must be stopped with strong enforcement as there is an increasing pressure on many species of animals and plants for the...

... Illegal animal consignment seized Tuesday, February 10, 2009 A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (February 10) that the AFCD, in collaboration with the Customs and Excise Department, had foiled an attempt to import some animals, including two...

... Entries invited for Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition Saturday, May 19, 2012 Members of the public are invited to take part in the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition, with entries being accepted from today (May 19) until September 17. Jointly organised by the...

... AFCD investigates incident of dead chickens being found in Tai PoFriday, December 20, 2013 Regarding a report in a magazine that a large number of dead chickens were found in a refuse collection point in Tai Po, a spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said...

... Southwest Lantau Marine Park and Soko Islands Marine ParkMonday, September 1, 2014 The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (September 1) announced a plan for the designation of Southwest Lantau Marine Park and Soko Islands Marine Park.An AFCD spokesman said, "The...

... Wan Public Pier and Victoria Harbour in September 2013 and July this year. After an initial check-up by the AFCD, the turtles were taken to Ocean Park Hong Kong (OPHK) for a thorough veterinary assessment. Since then, they have been looked after at OPHK with constant monitoring and veterinary care...

... Government launches public consultation on Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Hong KongFriday, January 8, 2016 The Government today (January 8) released a public consultation document entitled "Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) for Hong Kong", seeking...

... AFCD cancels licences of five mariculture raftsTuesday, November 24, 2015 The licences of five mariculture rafts at Tiu Cham Wan fish culture zone in Sai Kung were cancelled by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (November 24) for breaching the Marine Fish...