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
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We 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
Read morePlease sign our petition to ensure the future of Hong Kong’s marine life
We urge all readers to sign the following petition. We need your support to make changes. REALLY we do. The government will only listen if there is enough people making a noise. Please sign the following petition and send this
Read moreMarine Ecology and Reefish Exhibition
The Eco Resources and Education Centre, Green Power and Friends of Sai Kung are holding a photo exhibition of underwater photos taken around Sharp Island. The exhibition is showing near the Jockey Club/Kau Sai Chau pier in Sai Kung Town,
Read moreTaipo – update on artificial beach
In the SCMP today there was a follow on article related to the plans to setup an artificial beach in at Lung Mei village near Taipo. The previous posting on this subject can be found HERE A few key points
Read moreAbsolutely wild about bluefin tuna report
The SCMP reported today about a local sushi restauranteur paying a record HK$430,000 for a bluefin tuna in a Tokyo auction. Hundreds of Hong Kong consumers queued up for hours to try to get a taste for the delicacy a
Read moreWWF-HK starts a shark fin campaign
WWF Hong Kong has launched a shark fin campaign on the 3rd December, aimed at highlighting the Most shark fisheries are poorly managed and unsustainable. Huge wastage, 90-95% of the shark is disposed after the fins are cut off. 20%
Read moreAn intro to Hong Kong’s only marine reserve
Hong Kong has only one true marine reserve that is fully protected from harmful interference from people. Only 20 hectares in size this marine reserve only covers 0.01% of the 1,650 km2 total sea area in Hong Kong. The
Read moreTai Po’s man-made beach won’t affect mangroves (sic)
Report in the SCMP today (Sunday 16th December) states that the EPD has stated in its environment impact assessment that the plans to build a man-made beach at Lung Mei in Tai Po will not have an adverse impact on
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