Distribution & Abundance
Is there any seasonal distribution of the porpoises in Hong Kong waters?
Spring (from March to May)
- peak season
- significant numbers occurred in southern waters
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![Distribution in Spring](images/fp_hkspring_s.gif) |
Distribution in Spring |
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Summer (from June to August)
- western areas of south Lantau and Lamma were vacated
- Chinese White Dolphins move into areas
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![Distribution in Summer](images/fp_hksummer_s.gif) |
Distribution in Summer |
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Autumn (from Sept. to Nov.)
- abundance appears to reach a low point in autumn
- probably resulting from offshore movement of animals south of the border
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![Distribution in Autumn](images/fp_hkautumn_s.gif) |
Distribution in Autumn |
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Winter (from Dec. To Feb.)
- move into the western waters of South Lantau and Lamma, as hump-backed dolphin sightings become more rare in these waters at this time
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![Distribution in Winter](images/fp_hkwinter_s.gif) |
Distribution in Winter |
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