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..., and implementation of a fishing moratorium in Hong Kong waters," Mr Chan said. Aberdeen is one of the oldest fishing ports in Hong Kong, with some 800 fishing vessels and more than 2,000 fishermen. Mr Chan hoped the centre would serve as a new attraction for both residents and tourists...

... Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said today (January 26). Some 1,200 pigs were confirmed to have been infected with foot-and-mouth disease in 2003, compared with some 2,200 and 4,100 for 2002 and 2001 respectively. Most of the pigs were infected in the winter months. In January...

... days had already sold out. "As the 2,500 daily group tickets for the next two days have been sold out, we expect there will be more visitors to the park than usual. To avoid overcrowding, which will lessen the enjoyment, people are advised to visit the park another day," a department spokesman said...

... animal diseases such as avian influenza. Kennelled at Ta Kwu Ling Operation Centre, three Beagles and two Labradors, aged between 11 months and 2 years and 5 months, will receive another three weeks of operational training with their handlers. "Our plan is to deploy them in February for field duty at...

... Park, and to the north by the North Lantau Highway and the new town at Tung Chung. "The designation of the proposed country park, covering an area of 2,360 hectares, will help conserve the nature environment, protect the diversified habitats and preserve the scenic landscape. "The majority of the...

... confirmatory tests were being conducted. The bird carcass was found and collected on February 2 at Tam Kon Chau, Yuen Long. The Great Egret is a common resident and winter visitor to Hong Kong. "As a precautionary measure, the Mai Po Nature Reserve will be temporarily closed to visitors for 21 days starting...

... Lantau North (Extension) Country Park will add another 2,000 hectares to our country park area and offer comprehensive resources for conservation, recreation, tourism, ecology, education and scientific studies," she said. Ngong Ping Nature Centre is the first country park visitor centre furnished with 3...

... "Wetland Kaleidoscope", and to commend the work of the volunteers. "World Wetlands Day" marks the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention in Ramsar, Iran, on February 2, 1971, a joint effort to protect valuable wetlands around the world. On this day every year, activities are organised...

... of $50,000 and imprisonment for 1 year. To protect Hong Kong from the introduction of animal diseases and for the protection of endangered species, the public is reminded to comply with the regulations. Last year, the department seized about 2,838 reptiles, 10 dogs, 4 cats and 4 other mammals...

... laboratory tests. The carcass was found floating in the sea off Kang Lau Shek, Tung Ping Chau, on March 2. It was highly decomposed when found and required a series of confirmatory tests for avian influenza. Test results available today confirmed that the dead bird was H5N1 positive. The spokesman said there...