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"This is important to protect the fragile and internationally recognised mudflat and mangrove ecosystems there," Dr Broom said.
For this purpose, the consultants will study in detail the water movements, water quality, and pollution loadings in the Bay.
"A mathematical model of the natural processes of self purification will be developed. This will be used to help determine how much pollution the Bay can absorb.
"Strategic options will then be developed, aimed at ensuring this loading is not exceeded," he said.
The Hong Kong-Guangdong Environmental Protection Liaison Group has endorsed the study as an important step towards acquiring the necessary tools to manage the Deep Bay environment properly.
The study will cost about $12 million and will take about two years to complete.
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End/Friday, July 21, 1995
Shark warning flags still up
Shark warning flags are still being hoisted at eight Sai Kung beaches under the management of the Regional Council.
This serves to remind beachgoers to remain vigilant and to stay away from such beaches for the time being despite the fact that no confirmed shark sightings have been made since July 7.
Members of the public, in particular students now on holiday, wishing to take a dip in the sea, or engage in water activities, should do so only at other gazetted beaches or in waters outside Sai Kung. They may also make use of the 27 swimming complexes under the two municipal councils.