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CCICED Roundtable Meeting April 27-28, 2011. Promoting a Blue Economy Through Ecosystem-Based Management.
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CCICED Roundtable MeetingApril 27-28, 2011 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
Oyster Farming in Hong Kong Coastal waters in suspended raftsYields 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
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