Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve

Marine Reserve in Hong Kong

Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve (Chinese: 鶴咀海岸保護區) is the only Marine Reserve (distinct from Marine Parks) in Hong Kong. It is located at the far south-east corner of Hong Kong Island and covers an area of just 20 hectares (49 acres), mainly between Kau Pei Chau and the rocky coastline.^[1] It was designated in July 1996 under the Marine Parks Ordinance 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.^[2] In 1996, it became the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong.

Rules in the reserve

Fishing, swimming, diving and collecting organisms are strictly prohibited in the marine reserve^[3] and a permit must be obtained from the AFCD before conducting research there.^[4]

References

^ EPD - Environmental Baseline Report
^ "Swire Institute of Marine Science,HKU: Mission". Archived from the original on 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
^ Dept of Ecology and Biodiversity, HKU:Exploring Rocky Stores
^ "Visiting Cape d'Aguilar". Archived from the original on 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2013-05-14.

External links

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The Biodiversity of Cape D'Aguilar

Conservation designations in Hong Kong

Country parks

Hong Kong Island	Aberdeen Lung Fu Shan Pok Fu Lam Shek O Tai Tam Tai Tam (Quarry Bay Ext.)
New Territories East	Clear Water Bay Kam Shan Kiu Tsui Lion Rock Ma On Shan Pat Sin Leng Plover Cove Plover Cove (Ext.) Robin's Nest Sai Kung East Sai Kung West Sai Kung West (Wan Tsai Ext.)
New Territories West	Lam Tsuen Lantau North Lantau North (Ext.) Lantau South Shing Mun Tai Lam Tai Mo Shan