Coral Reef
Cleaning at Ping Chau, Hong Kong. May 1998 |
A layer of silt (3mm ~ 70mm) covered an area app. 1,600m at the sea bed of Ping Chau - a place where almost the last paradise of natural coral reef in Hong Kong water. Rubbish and construction wastes were also found in the area.
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May 13 ~ 23, 1998
Maritime Mechanic involved in a cleaning of sea bed project at Ping Chau by a team of 8
divers, our "MM Cat" and a 200m. long airlifting and silt disposal system.
Marine Biologists and coral experts also came to supervise our works. We achieved quite a significant good return after the hard work for weeks. Definitely the area need highly attention and protection as it is almost the only coral sea in Hong Kong. |
We are also the Supporter of: | Hong Kong Marine Conservation Society
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