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"As regards fishing, it will be prohibited except for those activities which are considered to be sustainable and non-destructive conducted by bona fide fishermen or local residents. These activities would be controlled through a permit system.
"Furthermore, trawling, spearfishing, fishing with poison or dynamite or electric charges are prohibited."
Other activities banned in a marine park or marine reserve include: fish culture, damage to any shoreline feature, and operating power-driven vessels exceeding 10 knots.
The spokesman said certain activities including the mooring and anchoring of vessels, hawking, the display of signs, barbecue and camping, public meeting and other specified events such as sporting competition or fund-raising would be controlled through a permit system.
In addition, the Country and Marine Parks Authority may, in accordance with the regulation, prohibit or restrict the entry into, or movement within a marine park and marine reserve for the interests of good management.
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Monetary statistics for April
According to statistics published today (Friday) by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, both Hong Kong dollar deposits and Hong Kong dollar loans rose in April.
Total deposits and total loans and advances also increased during the month. Table 1 summarises figures for April 1996 and the comparisons with earlier months.
Deposits
Hong Kong dollar deposits grew by 0.6% in April and foreign currency deposits also rose by 1.2%. As a result, total deposits increased by 0.9% during the month, after rising by 1.3% in March.
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