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Silvershark · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 10:41 am Post subject: Save Hong Kong's Seas

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Hong Kong's waters were once abundant with marine life, including 80 species of hard coral and around 1,000 species of fish including Sharks, Manta rays and Green turtles.
But today this once magnificent marine environment is suffering from pollution, development and overfishing. Things have got so bad that certain species are now heading towards extinction and the average weight of a local fish caught from trawling today is less than 10 grams!

Reef sharks are virtually extinct, Manta rays have not been seen for decades, whilst the Green turtle has not visited its last regular nesting beach in Hong Kong for 4 years. The mighty Chinese bahaba, an amazing fish once common in Hong Kong waters, is now listed as being critically endangered.

But it doesn't have to be like this. WWF believes the solution is to identify protection zones, which would enable marine life to survive undisturbed and thrive again. Following common practices in other Asian countries, Hong Kong should also regulate fishing activities to give marine life a break from incessant exploitation.

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Silvershark · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:22 am Post subject:

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Good news for marine conservation in Hong Kong

WWF has welcomed the decision to ban commercial fishing in all marine parks in Hong Kong. Back in May this year more than 13,000 Passport holders signed a petition to the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, urging him to save Hong Kong's marine ecosystem from collapse.
The announcement is a major step forward for marine conservation in Hong Kong, and should mark the turning point for rebuilding its ravaged marine ecosystem. WWF is delighted that the Chief Executive has responded to the call to make the 4 marine parks truly protected zones, amounting to 2% of local waters. This is a substantial move towards WWF's target of 10% protection zones where fishing is not allowed. Within 5 years noticeable increases should be seen in the amount of fish inside the parks, and the start of greater catches outside.

Hong Kong’s waters were once abundant with marine life, including 80 species of hard coral and around 1,000 species of fish including Sharks, Manta rays and Green turtles. But today this once magnificent marine environment is suffering from pollution, development and overfishing.

Thank you for your action of support! WWF will continue to campaign for more protection zones, which will enable Hong Kong's marine life to survive undisturbed and thrive again.

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Orcadreamer · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

I agree with you Hong Kong seas must be saved and protected :D Thanks for thei info buddy :D

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