Pink Dolphins
By : Milan-Sai Daswani
Where in Hong Kong do Pink Dolphins live?
• Dolphins in Hong Kong usually live everywhere. But there is one main place in Hong Kong called Lantau Island.
What environment do Pink Dolphins live in?
• Pink Dolphins live in cool waters and they are almost always found near coastlines, and usually near a major river mouth.
Why do they die?Pink Dolphins die in Hong Kong because…• We kill them for food• We are polluting the water • We kill their fish for food• Construction of the Chek Lap Kok Airport• Sewage which includes toxic waste,
bacteria,etc.
How many get killed a year?
About 10- 20 are at risk of dying each year.
How many are left?
There are 120 pink dolphins left in Hong Kong.
What do they eat?
• Crustaceans
• Catfish
• Small fresh water fish
Are we polluting the water?
• Contaminated mud from reclamation is dumped in the seabed.
• Lots of raw sewage (screened, not treated) is dumped.
• Organ chlorines which is a pesticide is also found in their habitat.
How can we save them?
• Less illegal fishing
• Less dumping of pollution in their habitat
Thank you all for your attention during my presentation. Hope you enjoyed it and got some useful information about Pink Dolphins!
By : Milan-Sai Daswawni
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