With more than 5,600 species officially recorded, Hong Kong’s biodiversity is surprisingly rich for its small space. Photo: Jonathan Wong With more than 5,600 species officially recorded, Hong Kong’s biodiversity is surprisingly rich for its small space. Photo: Jonathan Wong
With more than 5,600 species officially recorded, Hong Kong’s biodiversity is surprisingly rich for its small space. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Hong Kong should take pride in its biodiversity

Our marine life is surprisingly rich but the threats from climate change and urbanisation cannot be underestimated

SCMP Editorial
SCMP Editorial

Updated: 8:46pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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With more than 5,600 species officially recorded, Hong Kong’s biodiversity is surprisingly rich for its small space. Photo: Jonathan Wong With more than 5,600 species officially recorded, Hong Kong’s biodiversity is surprisingly rich for its small space. Photo: Jonathan Wong
With more than 5,600 species officially recorded, Hong Kong’s biodiversity is surprisingly rich for its small space. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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