詞彙 Glossary

具特殊科學價值地點 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

指在動植物、地質或地理上具有特殊價值的地點,例子有記錄得到多種稀有淡水魚的大蠔河。香港現有大約70個具特殊科學價值地點。

Refers to areas with special features relating to animal/ plant life, geology or geography. For example, Tai Ho Stream is designated because many rare freshwater fish species are found there. Now there are about 70 SSSIs in Hong Kong.