A juvenile blacktip shark (note : Not blacktip reef shark, description HERE) was caught in a fishermen's net in Hoi Ha Wan marine park.
Check out the following story:
http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/environment/070830/html/070830en04003.htm
This has opened up the debate about whether fishermen should be allowed to fish in marine parks. The HK government does allow a limited number of fishing permits to be issued annually.
I don't think any fishing should be allowed in designated marine parks.
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I'm in full support of complete fishing ban in the Marine Park. It will be waste of effort if we pursue the cause of marine conservation 1/2 heartedly. I'd urge the government to look after the older fishermen in other ways. Social benefits or employment opportunities (including those relating to marine conservation) may be considered.
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