Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Coverage of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department in the Nexus archive.
- Proposed Sai Kung marine park to cover most coral reefs: Hong Kong authorities
Proposed Sai Kung marine park in Hong Kong aims to cover most coral reefs, addressing a green group's concerns. Authorities used underwater mapping technology to assess coral coverage and identify ecological sites.
- Human activity linked to 4 of 29 cetacean deaths in Hong Kong waters: report
Four of the 29 cetaceans that stranded in Hong Kong waters in 2025 are suspected to have died due to human activity, according to a joint report by the Hong Kong government and Ocean Park. The report also noted an overall decline in such strandings.
- Booking system considered to protect popular Hong Kong hiking trail from crowds
Authorities in Hong Kong are considering a pilot booking system for a popular hiking trail and creating a new marine park at Sharp Island in Sai Kung due to increased crowds during mainland Chinese holidays. The proposals were submitted to a Legislative Council subcommittee by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
- Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions
Hong Kong authorities have increased random checks of dog licences in public areas, warning owners of potential prosecutions for rule violations. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced enforcement operations to scan and inspect dogs in locations where they commonly gather.