Red tide sighted
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The red tide was spotted by a mariculturist on September 6 at Rocky Harbour, including the Tai Tau Chau fish culture zone.
The red tide still persists and no associated death of fish has been reported so far.
"The red tide was formed by Neoceratium furca, which is non-toxic and commonly found in Hong Kong waters," a spokesman for the working group said.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged mariculturists at Ma Nam Wat, Kau Sai, Kai Lung Wan, Tai Tau Chau, Leung Shuen Wan and Tiu Cham Wan fish culture zones to monitor the situation closely.
Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public.
Ends/Friday, September 9, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:30
Issued at HKT 16:30
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