Source:
https://www.facebook.com/LungMeiAlliance
The disappearing nature
Tai Po Lung Mei Beach is a beach which nurtures a large number of valuable species, such as endangered seahorse and starfish. However, the government has planned to reconstruct the beach into a man-made beach so as to create a resort center at Lung Mei. It is disheartening that the government is determined to build an artificial beach there and insisted that Lung Mei Beach contains mainly low-quality habitats even though there are public outcry and protests. Despite the fact that Lung Mei Beach has a high conservation value, the government does not consider whether the area around the beach might be a breeding ground for the species. The government only favors the property companies and ignores the environmental groups. Are the economic benefits so important that a natural habitat of the marine species can be destroyed? In fact, the beach is a perfect place for children to learn how to protect the environment and to enjoy the beauty of the nature. It is high time that the government changed their minds before all the beautiful creatures are destroyed.
The above photos show the natural creatures of Lung Mei which might be vanished soon because of the project. Besides, the photos also illustrate the petition of the environment groups at Lung Mei Beach.