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Parks board endorses potential marine parks priority The following is issued on behalf of the Country and Marine Parks Board: The Country and Marine Parks Board yesterday (Tuesday) endorsed a proposed priority list for consideration of designating marine parks in the territory. Board members were briefed at a board meeting yesterday the initial findings of studies of potential marine parks at Ping Chau, Southwest Lantau, South Lamma and Shelter Island Area. A spokesman for the board said the studies, carried out by four local tertiary institutes, found that the four sites each had their own biotic and abiotic characteristics worthy for protection. With the board's endorsement, the Country and Marine Parks Authority would proceed to study the appropriate boundary of the individual site and carry out other preparation work. The spokesman noted that the Agriculture and Fisheries Department and a consultant also presented to board members the major findings and proposals of a study commissioned to identify suitable sites and management plans for implementing phase two of the artificial reefs deployment project. Board members were welcome to submit their comments and views to the Department before the end of September when the consultation exercise would expire. |
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