Marine fish culture licences for operation in Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay fish culture zones open for applications
A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (October 17) announced that marine fish culture licences for operation in Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay fish culture zones are open for application from today.
The spokesman said, "The AFCD has commenced the two new fish culture zones in Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay for operation. The two are located in open waters with better currents, which facilitate the adoption of modern aquaculture facilities and technology such as steel truss cages or HDPE (high-density polyethylene) gravity-type cages with strong wind and wave resistance, together with automated feeding and real-time monitoring systems. They also allow fishermen to operate aquaculture in an intensification mode. Their establishment promotes and assists fishermen in switching to a modernised and sustainable mode of operation, thus facilitating the sustainable development of the local fisheries industry."
The AFCD accepts applications for marine fish culture licences for operation in the two new fish culture zones from today to December 16. Applicants shall provide a detailed business plan, including an introduction to the proposed sustainable mariculture business, as well as explaining the kind of deep-sea cages to be used and the business itself, which should comply with relevant cage requirements as well as environmental protection and mitigation measures.
The spokesman noted that persons interested in operating in the above new fish culture zones may consider applying for marine fish culture licences through funding from the Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund or through self-financing to develop mariculture businesses.
The AFCD designated Wong Chuk Kok Hoi, Mirs Bay, Outer Tap Mun and Po Toi (Southeast) as four new fish culture zones in December last year, covering a total area equivalent to three times that of the original fish culture zones. Among these, Wong Chuk Kok Hoi and Mirs Bay fish culture zones commenced first. The AFCD will review the operation in these two new fish culture zones to further improve the planning of the two new fish culture zones at Outer Tap Mun and Po Toi (Southeast), and to prepare for commencing these new fish culture zones in due course.
The AFCD will hold a briefing session on October 22 for interested parties to provide information on the application process and licensing requirements of marine fish culture licences for operation in the new fish culture zones. Details of application and the briefing are available on the AFCD website:www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/fish_aqu/fish_aqu_mfco/newfczmfcl2024.html.
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video)
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led the delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to continue its trip to Germany yesterday (May 19, Stuttgart time). The delegation conducted on-site visits to local higher education and innovation and technology infrastructure, with a view to providing solid references for the planning and development of the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT).
The delegation visited the University of Stuttgart. Founded in 1829, the University of Stuttgart is a leading research-oriented university of technology in Germany, and a member of the TU9, the alliance of leading universities of technology in the country. The university excels in engineering sciences, intelligent systems, energy research, quantum technologies, and architecture, maintaining close co-operation with industry.
The delegation toured the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart and the ARENA2036 research campus for automobiles on its campus, and met with university representatives. They gained an in-depth understanding of the university's experience in promoting deep integration and collaboration between academia and industry, accelerating the translation of research outcomes into practical applications, developing innovation campuses and industrial clusters, and facilitating interdisciplinary research and development as well as testing. They also exchanged views on strengthening exchanges in higher education and co-operation in talent cultivation between the two sides.
Mr Chan said that the NMUT is not only a cradle for nurturing talent, but also a core engine driving technological innovation and economic transformation. He noted that the University of Stuttgart excels in the deep integration of education, cutting-edge research, and industry development, and has successfully built an industry-led innovation model. He expressed hope that through the visit, the delegation could draw on the university's experience in aligning talent cultivation and academic achievements with market demands, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's linkages between education, technological innovation and industrial application, facilitating knowledge transfers, and developing the NMUT into a vibrant education and innovation hub, injecting new impetus into Hong Kong's long-term development.
Mr Chan and other members of the delegation will proceed to Heilbronn, Germany, on May 20 (Stuttgart time) to continue their visit.
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
