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Marine Parks Management Plan
In compliance with the conservation objective of marine parks, activities carried out inside the marine parks must be monitored and well-controlled. Zoning Plan is one of the effective management measure to achieve the multiple-function purpose of marine parks.
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Purpose and (location) |
| Anchoring areas |
The only area in the marine parks where anchoring is allowed. Anchoring area is established to avoid improper anchoring activities which may resulted in coral damaging. (HHW, YCT and TPC) |
| Core Areas |
Core areas are designated to protect corals and other valuable marine lives. All fishing activities are prohibited inside core area. (TPC)
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| Mechanized Vessels Prohibited Zone |
The entry of mechanized vessels in this designated zone is prohibited. This zone is used to protect the divers and snorkelers from collision by mechanized vessels at some coastal area. (HHW) |
| Inboard Vessels Prohibited Zone |
This entry of inboard mechanized vessels area in this designated zone is prohibited. This area is used to protect corals at the shallow coastal area from collision by large inboard mechanized vessels. (HHW) |
HHW: Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park
YCT: Yan Chau Tong Marine Park
TPC: Tung Ping Chau Marine Park
For details on the Management Plan of each Marine Park, please click on the following pdf. file for more information:
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