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Red tides sighted
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     ​Two red tides have been sighted over the past week, the Inter-departmental Red Tide Working Group reported today (August 19).

     The red tides were spotted by staff of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department at Golden Beach and Cafeteria New Beach in Tuen Mun today. The red tides still persist and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today.

     A spokesman for the working group said, "Both red tides were formed by Cerataulina dentata, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters and is non-toxic."

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) urged mariculturists at Ma Wan fish culture zone to monitor the situation closely and increase aeration where necessary.

     Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue to monitor red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public.
 
Ends/Friday, August 19, 2022
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