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New DNA tracking helps spot rare ‘Tai O fish’ in Hong Kong waters after 10 years

21 hours ago02 mins

A Hong Kong academic has used environmental DNA technology to detect the critically endangered Chinese bahaba – commonly known as the “Tai O fish” – in local waters for the first time in more than a decade. Jack Ip Chi-ho, an assistant professor at Lingnan University’s division of science, co-led the study with Wang Junjie,…

DNA Detectives Expose Massive Illegal Shark Trade In Hong Kong

8 months ago010 mins

A new study published in Science Advances reveals widespread non-compliance with international trade protections for endangered sharks, showing that global wildlife-trade rules are being routinely violated in one of the world’s largest and highest value marine markets. Alex Schmidt When it comes to protecting endangered wildlife, paper promises often crumble in the face of profit….