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.
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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