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A red tide has been sighted in Hong Kong waters over the past week, an inter-departmental red tide working group reported today (May 13).
The red tide was spotted by staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department at Stanley Main Beach, Hong Kong Island on May 7. The red tide has dissipated and no associated death of fish has been reported.
"The red tide was formed by Noctiluca scintillans which is non-toxic and commonly found in Hong Kong waters," a spokesman for the working group said.
Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue monitoring red tide occurrences to minimise their impact on the mariculture industry and the public.
Ends/Friday, May 13, 2016
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