Are corals protected in Hong Kong?

All corals and organisms in Marine Parks and Marine Reserve are protected under Marine Park Ordinance (Cap. 476). No fishing, spear-fishing and collection of marine life is allowed in the parks and reserve, unless a permit is granted by the Country and Marine Parks Authority.

The following types of corals are listed in Schedule 1 and 2 of the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). Import, export and possession of those corals, no matter dead or living, are restricted.

Blue coral (Heliopora coerulea)
Organ pipe corals (in family Tubiporidae)
Black corals (in order Antipatharia)
Stony coral (in order Scleractinia)
Fire corals (in family Milleporidae)
Lace corals (in family Stylasteridae)