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  Reef Check 2004  
   
 
This year is the first time that HKDCS participated in the Reef Check, which was carried out on 12 Sept (Sunday). Other than cetaceans, HKDCS is also concerned about HK's marine environment. That's why we took part in this annual event to conserve our marine ecosystem.
 
In collaboration with the Reef Check Foundation, AFCD coordinates the Reef Check activity. This event can help raise public awareness on the value of coral reefs, as well as the threats facing them and the related conservation issues. Data collected by the research teams will be used by AFCD and other green groups for implementing effective measure in corals conservation.
 
   
 
This year the survey site assigned to the HKDCS is Tai She Wan of Sai Kung. Scuba divers first laid a 100-m transect line on coral reef in a designated region. They then followed the transect line to record fishes, invertebrates and corals on their way. Substratum of the sea floor along the way and any abnormal condition (e.g. coral bleaching and reef destruction by anchor) were documented too.
  
   
 
As a number of our committee members are not qualified Scuba divers, HKDCS started to recruit eligible open-water divers for help two months ago. We were so pleased that quite a lot of our members, dolphin ambassadors and other friends were enthusiastic to give a helping hand. And some non-divers came as to give us support and enjoy a leisurely trip! Finally there were around 30 participants joining and our trip was filled with happiness.
  
   
 
Besides Tai She Wan, we have also conducted Reef Check survey at another site in the afternoon: Bluff Island. As we observed, coral cover in Bluff Island seems higher than that of Tai She Wan; and the coral communities at Bluff Island are more diverse apparently. And, as Bluff Island is more celebrated tourist spot, it may risk damage from more human activities.
  
   
  After the data collected from Reef Check are coordinated and analyzed, the results will then be sent to AFCD.  
     
     
  The team scientist was briefing the divers before entering the water Diving equippments were all over the boat  
         
     
  There we GO!~ The Reef Check team were conducting line transect survey on the seabed  
         
       
  Hey! Look at me look at me!! Choyce, a coral specialist, was explaining the procedure in detail Awesome reef castle underwater  
             
     
  A closer look at a beautiful coral colony Hey this is not a coral!  
 
 
         
 
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