{"id":1931,"date":"2024-05-02T19:56:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T19:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/?page_id=1931"},"modified":"2024-05-04T07:09:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T07:09:17","slug":"vanishing-icons-the-plight-of-hong-kongs-white-dolphins","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/vanishing-icons-the-plight-of-hong-kongs-white-dolphins\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanishing Icons: The Plight of Hong Kong&#8217;s White Dolphins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Vanishing Icons: The Plight of Hong Kong&#8217;s White Dolphins &#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; header_fullscreen=&#8221;on&#8221; header_scroll_down=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Header video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Abril Fatface||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;70px&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_video_mp4=&#8221;https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Two_white_dolphins_swimming_ahead_towards_the_audience_-camera_zoom_in_-motion_2__Image__1_Attachmen_seed10289246106085648434-1.mp4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Coco Janice Veronica<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Trigger Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In a world where the concrete jungles often overshadow the natural ones, award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Daphne Wong turns her lens to capture the ethereal beauty of one of the ocean&#8217;s most enigmatic creatures \u2013 the Chinese white dolphin. Her latest documentary, &#8220;Breathing Room,&#8221; is not just a visual feast; it&#8217;s a compelling narrative that brings to light the delicate dance between human expansion and wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<p>We had the opportunity to connect with Wong via Zoom, where she recounted the unforgettable experiences encountered while filming. She described a heart-stirring encounter with a pod of playful dolphins. &#8220;There was this one time,&#8221; Wong reminisced, &#8220;when a group of dolphins seemed to be performing just for us. They soared out of the water, reaching incredible heights, and descended gracefully near our boat. We weren&#8217;t prepared with our professional gear, but we managed to capture that moment on our phones. Their sheer vitality and freedom were incredibly moving.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Wong&#8217;s documentary goes beyond the mere documentation of these majestic creatures. It&#8217;s an urgent plea to recognize the shrinking space these dolphins have to call home.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B9hl_3xiWPU?si=-PpqwkX_Fs1AaXMU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wong1-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;wong1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wong2-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;wong2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daphne Wong is an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker from Hong Kong. She is experienced in directing, filming, editing and producing films and images, as well as a deep passion for both wildlife and storytelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daphne directed and filmed on the first wildlife documentary series in Hong Kong, \u201c\u5927\u81ea\u7136\u5927\u4e0d\u540c Biodiversity in HK\u201d, produced by Radio Television Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, she co-founded Frigatefilms, Hong Kong\u2019s first natural history film production company, delivering high quality content for broadcast, NGOs, corporations, and educational institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides film production and camera work, she leads ecotours and wildlife photography workshops for the public, aiming to educate the younger generation on conservation of the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Source: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section1.1 quiz&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;let&#8217;s take a quiz&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Hong Kong&#8217;s cherished Chinese white dolphins are confronting a crisis of survival, with stark figures painting a troubling picture. Over the past decade, the overall population density has halved, plummeting from an estimated 80 individuals in 2012 to a mere 34 by 2022. This dramatic decline serves as a clarion call for heightened awareness and action to turn the tide for these enigmatic creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s take a quiz to see how much we know about these animals as well as how aware we are of their challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 0; height: 0;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Pink Dolphin Quiz\" src=\"https:\/\/view.genial.ly\/6620cd61ff8780001481efbc\" width=\"1200px\" height=\"675px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did you score on the quiz? \u00a0 Even if you did well, don\u2019t forget to read up on more dolphin-related facts and check out the websites of WWF as well as the AFCD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worryingly, there\u2019s been a dramatic sharp decline in the population of dolphins, mostly due to human activities.\u00a0 The graph below shows the number of Chinese white dolphins from 2014 year by year to 2022, as well as the possibility of encountering them on a yearly basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;disappear trend picture&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-chart\" data-src=\"visualisation\/17725225\"><script src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section1.4 audio&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We did some vox pop along the Kennedy Town Harbourfront and interviewed the general public on their views and awareness of the Chinese White Dolphins as well as various govermental projects and their impact on these animals. From these vox pops, we\u2019ve concluded that human development is the main root cause behind the disappearance of the dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Andy Lam&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Junior Engineer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"soundcite\" data-url=\"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yueyu.wav\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22000\" data-plays=\"1\">Today it\u2019s<\/span> the Lantau Tomorrow, tomorrow it\u2019s something else &#8211; there\u2019s always another project. You can\u2019t just worry about the economy,\u00a0 more things determine our future than just economics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Grace Liang&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Tourist&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"soundcite\" data-url=\"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yingyu.wav\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18000\" data-plays=\"1\">As a human<\/span> being I am willing to compromise for the survival of the dolphins\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Chrissy&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Student&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"soundcite\" data-url=\"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/putonghua.wav\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19000\" data-plays=\"1\">Hong Kong<\/span> has a lot of brownfield for development which are undeveloped.\u00a0 Land reclamation is not good because of course it\u2019ll negatively affect marine ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Human Needs v.s. 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This tale isn\u2019t just about the towering skyscrapers and sprawling highways; it\u2019s about the unseen inhabitants whose lives are intertwined with these developments\u2014the Chinese white dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a scenario where every thrust of a pile driver into the seabed or a stretch of reclaimed land not only alters the skyline but also sends ripples through the marine ecosystems that are crucial for the survival of these enchanting creatures. The dolphins, known for their intelligence and playful nature, find themselves in an ever-shrinking realm of safe waters and clean sources essential for their existence.<\/p>\n<p>Join us as we delve into this compelling conflict, exploring the delicate balance between advancing human aspirations and preserving the natural world. 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.knightlab.com\/libs\/timeline3\/latest\/embed\/index.html?source=1PdV6Grk8zry2bglANjojnhDLlquEIrL_4PxwG40imsI&#038;font=Default&#038;lang=en&#038;initial_zoom=2&#038;height=650\" width=\"100%\" height=\"650\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section2.3 bridge&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hong Kong\u2013Zhuhai\u2013Macau Bridge (HZMB) spans 55 kilometers, or 34 miles, and is a bridge-tunnel consisting of three bridges, a tunnel, as well as four artificial islands. \u00a0 It\u2019s the longest sea crossing in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s main function is to connect the three cities, in particular Zhuhai, a major Pearl River Delta city on the mainland of China.\u00a0 The bridge cost \u00a5127 billion, or US$18.8 billion, to build.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; 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On one side, proponents herald these developments as monumental achievements that promise to bolster economic growth, enhance connectivity, and provide much-needed housing and facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, there is a growing contingent of concerned citizens and environmental advocates who argue that the costs to the natural environment, particularly to the habitats of the Chinese white dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>This dichotomy in public perception underscores the complex interplay between development and conservation, highlighting the need for careful consideration and dialogue as Hong Kong continues to evolve.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;2.5 debate&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;FOR&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;for&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; author_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The location is very strategic in the sense that with the reclamation, we can build a bridge and railways if justified, connecting the west side of Hong Kong Island to Lantau and all the way to Hung Shui Kiu and up to mainland China.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">SCMP, Mar 1st 2024<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;AGAINST&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;against&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; author_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Engaging in massive land reclamation to create artificial islands off the coast of Lantau could cause irreversible damage to marine ecosystems. 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icon_color=&#8221;#E02B20&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;40px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;WATER&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;water&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; author_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The enlarged particles and suspended solids in the water risk clogging the white dolphins\u2019 fish gills. \u00a0 According to WWF, it also reduces growth rates and prevents calves from growing properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pollutants and heavy metals from the contaminated mud dumped by construction sites then dissolves in the water which eventually accumulate in dolphins and their calves<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_icon font_icon=&#8221;&#xe007;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#E02B20&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;40px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;QUIETNESS&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;quietness&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; author_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the WWF Hong Kong, dolphins rely on sonar-like echolocation for hunting, communication, and navigation.\u00a0 However, underwater construction and the noise such as \u201cpercussive pilling\u201d they produce greatly disrupt and interfere with this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also alter their behavior, as well as the way they use acoustic communication.<\/span><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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Technological advancements have been leveraged to minimize negative impacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us first see what are the policies in place to protect these endangered animals? 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