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Beautiful landscape of cape d aguilar marine reserve shek o hong kong
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. It was designated to protect the rocky shores and the subtidal habitats in the area.
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- Beautiful landscape of cape d aguilar marine reserve shek o hong kong
- Cape d aguilar marine reserve hong kong hd
- HistoryEdit
- Rules in the reserveEdit
- References
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.
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HistoryEdit
In 1991, the area was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by the Government. In 1996, it became the only Marine Reserve in Hong Kong.
Rules in the reserveEdit
Fishing, swimming, diving and collecting organisms are strictly prohibited in the marine reserve and a permit must be obtained from the AFCD before conducting research there.