Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve

The Cape D' Aguilar Marine Reserve was designated on 5 July 1996. It lies in the southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island. The total sea area of this marine reserve is about 20 hectares.

Location map of Cape D' Aguilar Marine Reserve

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Geological and Geomorphological Interest

Four Major rock types are found within the reserve. From the oldest to the youngest, they are the tuffs with volcanic bombs, granodiorites, porphyritic rhyolites and basaltic dykes, respectively. Geomorphologically, the Marine Reserve has typical exposed rocky shore of south-easterly-directed capes and headlands in Hong Kong. Its coastal features are the result of the interaction between prevailing wind, tidal actions and parent rock. The steep granite coast is rugged and irregularly stepped, with both up to a metre high vertical faces and narrow shelves often dipping back to retain temporary splash pools.

Protection of Ecological Habitats in Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve

The biodiversity is rich in this Marine Reserve, including numerous kind of fishes, hard corals, soft corals, gorgonian and marine invertebrates. In order to protect these important habitats, water sports and coastal activities are not allowed .