Trawling

4 Feb 2013

The maximum weight limit for passengers' luggage on the MTR's East Rail Line drops from 33kg to 23kg today. This is one of the measures announced last week to crack down on mainlanders buying milk...

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Hong Kong's trawling ban is big step to sustainable fishery

4 Jan 2013

Free markets have their place, but not when it comes to fishing. That is why the ban on bottom and mid-water trawling in our waters took effect at the start of the new year and is so welcome.

3:40AM

Party animals make waves to save the sea

13 Jun 2012

Most people don't look for an excuse to party the night away on a Friday, but Kris Sawatzky has found a worthy cause nevertheless.

5:26PM

Chinese trawler captains released by coastguard

7 Aug 2011

Japanese coastguards yesterday released the two Chinese trawler captains arrested on Friday for unauthorised fishing inside the island nation's waters, Japanese media reported.

4:36PM

Trawler captains freed by Japanese coastguard

7 Aug 2011

Japanese coastguards yesterday released the two Chinese trawler captains arrested on Friday for unauthorised fishing inside the island nation's waters, Japanese media reported.

4:34PM

Guardians of the earth must be vigilant and outspoken lobbyists

29 Jul 2011

After the government proposed a third runway at the Chek Lap Kok airport, Samantha Lee, Worldwide Fund (WWF) Hong Kong's senior marine conservation officer, looked into the possible effects of the...

3:49PM

Opinion

The last straw for Terry Wong?

2:53PM

Alex Lo

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4:10AM

Extended controls on fishing urged

The ban on bottom trawling in Hong Kong waters due to take effect at the end of next year will need to be supported by other controls if it is to be fully effective in restoring the region's once-...

12:20PM

Financial gain, not science or politicking, key to trawling bans

If other countries want to do away with bottom trawling, compelling science and tenacious lobbying will not be enough - they are going to need money, an essential element of Hong Kong's success...

12:20PM

Finance committee must back package to ensure trawling ban is successful

A major milestone was achieved on May 18, when Legco accepted legislative changes to ban trawling in Hong Kong waters. This ban is needed to revitalise our seas for the benefit of the whole of...

11:58AM

Chief executive missed golden opportunity to save our waters

The chief executive missed a golden opportunity to do something truly amazing for the environment in his policy address.

7:47PM

Trawling ban will hit diners in pocket, fisherman warns

'Mirs Bay used to be a rich fishing ground ... but now the seabed is filled with rocks, concrete, rubbish and mud'

10:54AM

In Brief

Discussion on fish trawling ban

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