Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve
- Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve
Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve, designated in July 1996, is the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong. It is located at the far south east corner of Hong Kong Island and extends to around 20 hectares of rocky coastline. [ [http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/eia_planning/sea/baseline_3_2.html EPD - Environmental Baseline Report] ] It was designated to protect the rocky shores and the subtidal habitats in the area.
Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve is managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) with on-site assistance from the Swire Institute of Marine Science, a research faculty of the University of Hong Kong.
History
In 1991, the area was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by the Government. [ [http://www.hku.hk/ecology/swims/history.htm Swire Institute of Marine Science,HKU: History] ] In 1996, it became the first and only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong.
Rules in the reserve
Fishing, swimming, diving and collecting organisms are strictly prohibited in the marine reserve. [ [http://ecology.hku.hk/jupas/RS/conservations.htm Dept of Ecology and Biodiversity, HKU:Exploring Rocky Stores] ]
It is required to apply for a permit from AFCD for any research activity conducted. [ [http://www.hku.hk/ecology/swims/visit.htm Visiting Cape d'Aguilar] ]
References
External links
* [http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/conservation/hab_protect/green_dragon/cape.html The Biodiversity of Cape D'Aguilar]
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