Marine Parks Ordinance (Chapter 476). Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Ordinance to provide for the designation, control and management of marine parks and marine reserves, and for purposes connected therewith. Subject Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Marine area Management/conservation Institution Protected area Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Ordinance protects and conserves the marine environment and a rich collection of aquatic animals and plants. The Ordinance also provides the legal framework for the designation, control and management of marine parks and marine reserves. Full text English Website www.hklii.org References - Legislation Implemented by Marine Reserve (Designation) Order (Chapter 476C). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1996 (2005) Keyword: Marine area, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Parks (Designation) Order (Chapter 476B). Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1996 (2005) Keyword: Marine area, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine parks and marine reserves Regulation, Chapter 476A. Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1996 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Marine area, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX