Promoting a Blue Economy Through Ecosystem-Based Management

Fisheries Protection Ordinance : e.g. Trawling Activities in HK Waters ,2010 Protection of Nursery &Spawning Grounds Implementation of Closed Season Fishing License System

Shum Chung Mariculture

Oyster Farming in Hong Kong Coastal waters in suspended rafts Yields 120 Tonnes per annum, ( $8M ), 4-5 years to maturity

Artificial Reef in Hong Kong  Prevents Trawling  Provides spawning grounds for fish  Attracts more fish to stay and increase diversity  Need to convince Fishermen  After 15 years proved to be very effective

Hoi Ha Marine Park

Marine Parks

Blue Economy:Ecosystem based  Preservation of the Ocean  Development pf Maritime Resources  Commercial Development of Oceans in a sustainable way  Hong Kong has 3000 nos fishing fleet, 7600 fishermen  Yields 159,000 tonnes fresh fish ( $200M)  Supports employment of over 10,000 in related trades  Pollution control in coastal waters  Radiological monitoring