Date of study: 28 June 1999
Time of study: 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Site of study: Ting Kok, Tai Po
High tide mark: 2.0 m at 07:00
Low tide mark: 0.4 m at 15:51
Aims:
  • To appreciate the wonders of the nature.
  • To familiarize the structure, flora and fauna of the mangrove community.
  • To learn and practice basic ecological techniques.
  • To identify and interpret adaptive features pertain to the environment.
 Equipments:

For animal capturing and sampling
For measuring physical factors
Equipments
Quantities
Aquarium net 1 piece
Forceps 1 pair
Plastic bucket 1 piece
Plastic sieve 1 piece
Plastic bag and vial 5 pieces
Quadrat 1 piece
Trowel 1 piece
Vials, different sizes 10 pieces
Spade and trowel 1 set
Equipments
Quantities
Alcohol-in-glass thermometer 1 piece
Compass 1 piece
Hydrometer 1 piece
Nylon thread (6 m) 1 piece
Meter rule 1 piece
pH paper and pH meter 1 set
Ranging poles 2 pieces
Spirit level 1 piece
Transect line (50 m) 1 piece

For identification of animals and plants

  • Identification photos