This two page article that appeared in last months fins magazine, does point to some of the diving possibilities in Hong Kong waters. http://www.finsonline.com/data/magazine/7_1/7_1UrbanDiving.pdf More people in Hong Kong need to understand that there is a potential for
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SCMP – Now and then fishy business
An article from the scmp in the Post Magazine 2nd March 2008, talks about the terminal decline of the fishing industry in Hong Kong. It is worth a read, some of the key quotes: “most fish landed within local
Read moreHong Kong Marine Video and Photo Exhibition 2008
A roving photo and video exhibition aimed at promoting the beauty and diversity of Hong Kong’s coastal and marine environment is currently at the Central Library in Causeway Bay. The exhibition is organised by the AFCD, HKUA (Hong Kong Underwater
Read moreA reminder of what the seas of Hong Kong used to be like
WWF HK’s SOS video is worth viewing, to remind us of what the seas on Hong Kong used to be like in the 60’s and 70’s as well as to illustrate the key issues of over fishing. The following
Read morePacific marine reserve becomes world’s largest
Kiribati has double the size of the marine reserve it promised to setup in 2008 creating the worlds largest marine reserve, covering 164,000 miles2..!! Conservation International and the New England Aquarium of Boston, two US based conservation groups assisted
Read moreDestructive bottom trawling – Oceana video
Living Seas Hong Kong is absolutely against the destructive bottom trawling fishing techniques that are extensively used by the Hong Kong fishing fleet. The following video succinctly highlights the issue.
Read moreHammerhead sharks added to list of species close to extinction
An interesting article that shows that the magnificent hammerhead shark, a family of sharks with at least nine different species are now close to extinction. The decline is of course due, primarily to the insatiable appetite for Sharks Fin soup.
Read moreNZ: Goat Island Marine Reserve
The Cape Rodney-Okakari Marine Reserve was established in 1975 and is NZ’s first marine reserve. The 500-hectare area extends out 800 metres around Goat Island, named after the goats seafarers left there as a food source more than 100
Read moreWe can still object to the man made beach in Tai Po
According to an article on the Hong Kong Government website we can still object to the planned development of a beach at Lung Mei, Taipo. Objections should be directed to the Director Lands Department, the email address is landsd@landsd.gov.hk
Read more我們是誰 Who are we?
Living Seas Hong Kong is a diverse group of Hong Kong residents, who all share a love and concern for the underwater world, some from a professional point of view, and some just because they are fascinated with the beauty
Read moreMore Hong Kong marine life photos uploaded
We have uploaded a number of photos into the photo gallery to illustrate some of the wonderful marine life that do live in Hong Kong waters. There are pockets of life that continue to hold on despite the increasing pressure,
Read moreYes to Tai Po man-made beach
The government body the Advisory Council on the Environment yesterday tentatively gave the go ahead for the development of the man made beach at Lung Mei in Tolo Harbour, as reported previously in this website. However the sponsors of the
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