Pink dolphin - the symbol of Hong Kong is disappearing

According to the South China Morning Post newspaper (Hong Kong), experts have just announced a significant decrease in the number of pink dolphins in Hong Kong. This information comes amid concerns that Hong Kong's iconic pink dolphin could disappear due to pollution, sea encroachment and an increase in sea traffic.

Experts say Hong Kong's pink dolphins are declining at an unprecedented rate. They warned that this rare fish could disappear completely from the waters of Hong Kong if authorities did not take measures to control pollution and destroy the marine environment in this special administrative zone.

Pink dolphin in Hong Kong.

Strong sea encroachment and development - including the construction of the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau bridge and the construction of a third runway at the airport of Hong Kong - along with pollution and delivery activities unprecedented increase in maritime traffic, believed to be the cause of a sharp decline in the number of pink dolphins in Hong Kong, the animal was blessed by the city when the Hong Kong transfer from the British government took place Mainland China in 1997.

The appearance of pink dolphins has been recorded in Hong Kong since the 1600s. The number of pink dolphins has decreased from 158 in 2003 to 78 in 2011. Figures for 2012 were released in January. coming, will be a very low number.

The number of pink dolphins also increased rapidly, with 3 cases recorded only in the last April. These dolphins are suspected of dying because their mother's milk is poisoned.

Janet Walker, a spokesman for the dolphin monitoring organization, said: 'Half of the pink dolphins that die every year are baby dolphins and immature dolphins. If the plan for the third airport runway continues and the Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau bridge is completed, a number of pink dolphins will drop dramatically and pollution will increase even more. " Janet Walker added: 'The dolphins are dying more and more clearly affirming our marine status. They are the factors that monitor marine conditions in general. so are we".