Hong Kong : Officials in Hong Kong have announced a remarkable discovery – dinosaur fossils unearthed on Port Island, a remote and uninhabited area in the UNESCO Global Geopark, located in the city’s northeastern waters.
The fossils belong to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period (approximately 145 to 66 million years ago), according to the government’s statement. While the exact species remains unconfirmed, further studies will be conducted to determine its identity.
Fossils Unearthed by Geological Shifts
Experts speculate that the dinosaur’s remains were initially buried by sand and gravel and later re-exposed by a large flood, only to be buried again at the current site of the discovery.
“The discovery is of great significance and provides new evidence for research on palaeoecology in Hong Kong,” said Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, Hong Kong’s secretary for development.
Public Exhibition of the Fossils
The newly discovered fossils will be displayed at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, a bustling shopping and cultural district, beginning October 25. This public exhibition offers a unique opportunity for residents and tourists to witness an exciting chapter of prehistoric life in a region previously thought to lack dinosaur fossils.
The discovery marks a milestone for paleontology in Hong Kong, providing researchers with fresh evidence of the region’s ancient environment and geological history.
