After the whale was rarely appeared in the Saigon waters in Hong Kong, the people whale watching the whale watching.After discovering the wound caused by suspected propellers on the back of the whale, the World Natural Foundation, the Hong Kong Fisheries and Fisheries Natural Nursing Department, and Chen Guoji, director of the Hong Kong Department of Government Affairs, all called on the public not to watch whales and chase whales.
Comprehensive Sing Tao Daily and online media "Hong Kong 01" and other reports, a minor cloth whale with a length of about seven meters appeared in the waters in Saigon on July 14, but recently it has been in this sea area, but recentlyIt was worrying that the whale had scars on the back of the whale.
The World Natural Fund Agent marine conservation director Peng Lien said on Wednesday (July 26) attending the radio program that experts estimate that the wound of the little whale is caused by the propeller and other weapons.Observation has expanded a few days ago.She was worried that the situation would deteriorate again, and she called on citizens not to go out of whale watching.
As for whether the little whale can heal itself, Peng Lien pointed out that many whales with injuries can heal themselves, and some whale wounds do not affect their behavior, such as foraging, but emphasize that the whales can no longer be used for whalesCause stress, cause excitement to turn around, and have the opportunity to worsen the injury.
Peng Lien said that if the little whale is under pressure, it may not continue to find food and stay in a shallow water area.She pointed out that the time for small whales to stay in Hong Kong is longer than experts, which may represent physical discomfort, or to avoid the wind and waves, and may even be stranded.
The Hong Kong Fisheries and Peasant Natural Nursing Department (Fisheries Agency) also posted on Wednesday on Wednesday.
A spokesman for the Fishing Protection Department called for citizens not to go out of the sea to watch the suspected Bu's whale in the waters of the Grain Bay and Niwe Sea, and pointed out that the department has sent staff in the whale to strengthen patrol patrolsMake an persuasion of whale watching in Saigon Wharf and other places.
The spokesman also reminded that when the citizens find whales on the water, they must keep a distance and slow down the speed of the boat, and pay attention to personal safety to avoid accidents.
The spokesman also emphasized that all whale and dolphin animals are protected by wildlife protection regulations, and irresponsible whale watching behaviors may constitute intentional interference to be protected by wild animals.One year and fines of 100,000 yuan (Hong Kong dollars, about $ 17,000).
The Fishing Protection Department also said that since the report from the whale in mid -July in mid -July, the Fisheries Agency and the Hong Kong Ocean Park Conservation Fund continued to send staff to inspection, And send a leaflet to the public.The Fisheries and Protection Department will continue to closely monitor the situation of the whale and discuss appropriate and feasible assistance plans with relevant departments and non -governmental agencies.
Chen Guoji, the director of the Hong Kong Department of Administration, also posted on Facebook on Wednesday, calling on the public to "chase whale" by boat by a boat.He also pointed out that the police had asked the police to patrol the water police vessels in the nearby waters. If you find that the sightseeing boat is close to the whale, it will persuade them to leave.
Chen Guoji also quoted the opinions of the Ocean Park experts, emphasizing that the whale is a sensitive species, and it is easy to be artificially influenced by artificial disturbance and noise.
