Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve
Encyclopedia
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. 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.
(SSSI) by the Government. In 1996, it became the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong.
It is required to apply for a permit from AFCD for any research activity conducted.
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
and extends to around 20 hectares of rocky coastline. 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
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department , formerly Agriculture and Fisheries Department before 2001, of the Hong Kong Government is responsible for agriculture and fisheries in Hong Kong, conservation projects and issues, and managing the country parks and special areas...
(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 InterestSite of Special Scientific Interest (Hong Kong)
Site of Special Scientific Interest or SSSI is a special area to protect wildlife, habitats and geographic features based on scientic interest in Hong Kong. Scientic interests are special features relating to animal life, plant life, geology and/or geography...
(SSSI) by the Government. 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.It is required to apply for a permit from AFCD for any research activity conducted.