Contains descriptions and photographs of over 270 reef fish species collected over 7 years of SCUBA diving.

The guide illustrates 37 commonly observed reef fish species in Hong Kong. Each species in this guide is illustrated with underwater photograph taken in Hong Kong and short description.

Includes descriptions and photographs of over 320 reef fish species observed in one of the first ever comprehensive survey of reef fishes in Hong Kong.

A resource for learning about sustainable seafood and the associated environmental issues. Find out where sustainable seafood is served in Hong Kong.

Contains a database for over 270 reef fish species recorded in Hong Kong.

A database for plant and animal species found in Hong Kong. For information on marine fish, AFCD provides “HK-Fish.net”.

A database including information for over 4,000 plant and animal species found in Hong Kong, created as a tool for biology and environmental education.

Organized annually by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, the project collects information on key indicator species for not only reef fishes, but also invertebrates and corals (as well as coral coverage information) in over 30 dive sites around Hong Kong.

Learn more about OPCFHK’s local marine conservation projects, including seahorse tagging and the Cetacean Stranding Response Team. OPCFHK’s work also extends beyond Hong Kong to all around Asia.

A global citizen science programme allowing anyone in the world to report seahorse sightings and contribute to the project’s database, with the goal of supporting conservation action.

Learn more about TNC’s initiatives to protect the ocean in Hong Kong, including efforts to restore coastal habitats and coral reefs.

This resource was the inspiration for the methodology applied in the 114˚E Survey.

A visual database of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) sightings, using the shark’s natural patterns and scars behind gills to distinguish between individual animals and collect scientific information.

An interactive map containing information about 31 identified marine ecological hotspots in Hong Kong.

A guide to choosing seafood while minimising impacts on the environment, tailored for the Hong Kong markets.

A reference for taxonomic fish names. The most recent edition in 2017 provides information for 408 new species.

A database containing information for over 33,000 marine fish species.

Including a record of local marine species and fisheries related information, created by the AFCD.

Providing taxonomic information of marine species recorded in Hong Kong.

Including a global database on coral reefs.

A resource for searching forms of sea life, other than fish, with information for over 74,000 marine species.

An important resource for species identification and Chinese common names. Due to our geographic proximity, many species between Taiwan and Hong Kong waters overlap.

More than just a database, the IUCN Red List describes the conservation statuses of all assessed wildlife, including plant and animal species.

Includes postgraduate research papers on at least “fish” and “coral”.

Compiles information on marine fauna and ecology in Hong Kong, compiled by the university’s students’ Final Year Projects.

A primary research institution in China for environmental science research.

Apart from marine pollution, the Laboratory has also begun a local reef fish survey in 2017.

Includes postgraduate research papers on at least “fish”, “grouper”, “butterflyfish” and “shark”.