Pak Chau
Pak Chau (Chinese: 白洲) or Tree Island is an island at the northwest water of Hong Kong. It is offshore of Lung Kwu Tan near Tuen Mun in the New Territories.
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Pak Chau near the middle of the picture, between Tai Sha Chai and Siu Sha Chau in the foreground and Lintin Island in the far background
Conservation
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Since 1996, the island, Lung Kwu Chau, and Sha Chau are within the boundaries of the Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park. The three islands have been listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1979. It is known as a dolphin sanctuary and a habitat for the Chinese white dolphin.
See also
References
- ^ Glossary of place names (.pdf document)
- ^ Environmental Protection Department: Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) Archived 2009-10-27 at the Wayback Machine
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