[su_column] [/su_column] The threat to Hoi Ha Wan continues, the Outline Zoning Plan now in place for Hoi Ha, sets aside a large area for village development. A large piece of land that has been bought by property development. This
Read moreCategory: Marine Parks and Protected Areas
Hong Kong has four designated Marine Parks covering a tiny percentage of Hong Kong’s seas. In this section we provide more details on the marine parks their location and updates on their situation.
步走救海下Walk to Save Hoi Ha
Hope that everyone that cares will come along to the walk to save Hoi Ha on the 14th October. Organised by ”Save Our Country Parks” and “Friends of Hoi Ha”, click on the following image to get more information from Facebook.
Read moreHoi Ha Wan marine park is under direct threat
The threat to Hong Kong’s country parks that is making news at the moment is of direct concern to lovers of Hong Kong’s marine life and marine parks. Living Seas Hong Kong is concerned; we all should be, about the
Read moreRejection of the Baroque on Lamma plan
Some good news, on the 16th December, the Town Planning Board finally rejected the application for the Baroque on Lamma project. A victory for many different groups and individuals. Special thanks to Jo Wilson and Living Lamma for all their
Read moreNew photos uploaded
We have uploaded some new interesting images into our photo gallery. Have a look at some interesting and beautiful species that we have recently discovered diving in Sai Kung. Our Photo Gallery can be found HERE
Read moreCommercial fishing to be banned in marine parks
(fishing boats such as these will not be able to operate in the park)
Some great news announced as part of the Chief Executive’s policy address for 2008-09.
Read moreUK: Lundy island – Do fishing no-take zones work?
Reports from the BBC highlight the recent findings from the Lundy no-take zone. The zone was set up in 2003 and is being monitored by a team of professional scientists who, over a five-year study period, are looking into
Read morePublic seminar on marine parks – 2008
æŒ‰æ¤ The AFCD is running a series of seminars, from June to August 2008 in the cultural centre aimed at sharing knowledge on marine ecology and conservation. The talks will be in cantonese. Click HERE for
Read moreAn intro to Hong Kong’s marine parks
Hong Kong has four designated marine parks and one marine reserve. In the marine parks certain activities are banned. Fishing, collecting any animals or plants, except with permits issued by the AFCD. Damaging any shoreline feature. No fishing using trawl
Read moreSCMP letter “Fishing permits in marine parks
Letter in the Letter to the editors section of the SCMP. Highlighting the AFCD’s position regarding the issuing of fishing permits in marine parks.
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