Mariculture industry
in Tolo Harbou
Question No.
REPLY BY THE SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE
TO A QUESTION BY THE HON ANDREW WONG
IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE 1988
7. MR. ANDREW WONG asked :
Question: In view of the frequent occurence of red tides in Tolo
Harbour, will Government inform this Council what steps are being taken either to make it possible for
mariculture to continue in Tolo Harbour or to relocate the mariculture zones within Tolo Harbour to waters outside?
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SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE :
Sir,
A number of measures have been taken to assist
fish farmers to continue to operate in Tolo Harbour. A red tide
reporting network has been established to give early warning to
the fish farmers and the Agriculture and Fisheries Department
# provides technical assistance, including advice on the
introduction of more efficient aeration devices and improved
husbandry practices. In addition, the implementation from 24
June 1988 of the Tolo Harbour Action Plan, which includes the
control of livestock waste in the area surrounding Tolo Harbour
as well as various sewerage and sludge control schemes are
expected to bring about improvements in water quality during the
next few years.
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also
Action is being, taken by the Agriculture and Fisheries
Department to identify additional areas for mariculture; these
include an extension to the Sham Wan fish culture zone in Long
Harbour and the possible establishment of a new
new zone at Sham