Some of the members and friends of Living Seas Hong Kong are heading off to Double Haven (Yan Chau Tong Marine Park) on Saturday 21st March 2009. Why don’t you join us…? The scenic Yan Chau Tong Marine Park,
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Perspectives and updates related to marine conservation in Hong Kong.
Sinking of a Jumbo in Hong Kong waters
Living Seas Hong Kong has learnt about the plans of a Hong Kong based scuba diving group Sandy Bottom Divers to sink an abandoned Jumbo in Hong Kong’s waters. Sinking a large object like this will be attractive to marine
Read moreHainanese fishermen catch a 12 metre whale shark
On the 6th February, six Hainanese fishermen caught a 12 metre, 5 tonne whale shark. Article (in Chinese) can be found HERE Horrible scenes of the dead whale shark A study by Living Seas Hong Kong is showing
Read moreLegco Panel discusses commercial fishing ban
The Legco panel on environmental affairs met on the 21st January 2009 to discuss the proposed ban on commercial fishing in marine parks (amongst other items) This is an important step towards the implementation of this vital legislation. The agenda
Read moreBush sets-up huge National Marine Monuments
Finally, some good news from President G.W. Bush. On January 6th 2009 the White House announced that 195,000 mile2 of the Pacific Ocean will be designated as National Marine Monuments. The provisions in this declaration include the banning of
Read moreNo ban on Marine Park fishing until 2010
The Chief Executives policy direction to ban commercial fishing in Hong Kong’s few marine parks will not be implemented until 2010 at the earliest. This is disappointing and is the result of a need to make changes to legislation. These
Read moreContinued opposition to Tai Po beach project
There is continued opposition to the proposed artificial beach project at Lung Mei in Tai Po. Living Seas has reported on this previously. The major objections are: Waste of tax payers money, the waters in this area are highly
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Living Seas Hong Kong response to CSF proposals
Corals and vibrant fishlife, the promise of full implementation
Living Seas is support of the direction of the Committee on Sustainable Fisheries (“CSF”). We are certain that the proposals outlined by the CSF are very positive, we are concerned however about the details of the implementation and we want to ensure that the proposals are not weakened by political pressure from non conservation minded groups.
Read more「漁業可持續發展委員會」建議 Committee on Sustainable Fisheries proposals
GOOD NEWS.好消息 The “Committee on Sustainable Fisheries” has released a stakeholder consultation paper outlining the preliminary proposals from the committee. We would encourage as many people as possible to write to the AFCD to comment and to generally support
Read moreSustainable fisheries proposals release by the press
Articles have appeared in the South China Morning Post on Thursday 4th September with regards to the imminent release of initial proposals from the “Committee on sustainable fisheries” .. this is a group which was “set up in December 2006
Read moreSoko Islands are saved….
Fantastic news announced in Hong Kong this week. The Hong Kong government has signed a deal with the “National development and Reform Commission” so that the mainland will continue to supply Hong Kong with natural gas for a further 20
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