A recent study and press release from WWF-Hong Kong highlights the plight of some of Hong Kong’s favourite marine species, including the green turtle, horseshoe crab and chinese bahaba.
Also worth noting is :
“the dire situation facing the globally Critically Endangered Chinese Bahaba and locally depleted Hong Kong Grouper, both well-known edible fish in Hong Kong, were largely unknown to the general public. Mr Alex Fong, Ocean’s 10 Ambassador of WWF Hong Kong said, “The polling results show charismatic marine species such as the Chinese white dolphin and Green turtle have received far greater public attention than commercially important fishes”
Living Seas Hong Kong clearly believes that marine habitates and species need much better protection and for there to be better education and awareness amongst the Hong Kong public.
The story from WWF can be found here: http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/pressreleases/20071115.php?source=eNews200711_1