Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve

Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve sign

Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve (Chinese: 鶴咀海岸保護區) designated in July 1996, is the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong, China. It is located at the far south-east corner of Hong Kong Island and covers an area of just 20 hectares mainly between Kau Pei Chau and the rocky coastline.[1] 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

Cape D'Aguilar

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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ EPD - Environmental Baseline Report
  2. ↑ Swire Institute of Marine Science,HKU: Mission
  3. ↑ Dept of Ecology and Biodiversity, HKU:Exploring Rocky Stores
  4. ↑ Visiting Cape d'Aguilar



Coordinates: 22°12′23″N 114°15′26″E / 22.2063°N 114.2573°E / 22.2063; 114.2573

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