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禁止拖網捕魚—最新進展 我們於數星期前和大家分享過一大好消息，那就是政府正就全面禁止拖網捕魚的議案，向立法會尋求批准。拖網佔本港八成的捕魚活動，破壞海洋生態，若成功禁止拖網捕魚，將會大大有益於海產的重生，恢復至昔日的豐富蘊藏量。 本會環境保護總監鄺力存博士於3月15日，出席立法會一次特別代表會議，與食物安全及環境衛生事務委員會的立法會議員對話。四十多個關注團體亦有到場發表意見，他們大部分來自漁業界。鄺力存博士強調，十三年來，過度捕撈早被認定為重大議題，相關工作卻乏善可陳。他又指出禁止拖網捕魚後，魚類蘊藏量勢必回升，對生態系統、小型漁戶皆有益處。超過十所大學、潛水會及其他關注團體皆表示大力支持禁止。 漁業界表達的意見則不一。拖網漁民中，有贊成禁止拖網的，也有堅決反對的聲音，但大部分人都表示，只要補償合理，他們願意接受禁止拖網捕魚的做法。有立法會議員回應主流意見，促請政府更清楚說明為禁止拖網而設的十億元撥款如何惠及各受影響漁民。本會認為政府已表態願意較以常更慷慨地補償漁業界，可謂一大進展。 我們正逐步接近歷史性一刻，請密切留意！ 最後，世界自然基金會與勃勃海洋合作，於4月中旬舉辦工作坊，探究香港如何憑海洋創造大好商機，以及讓漁民發揮原有技能的新職位。我們誠邀目標一致的潛在僱主出席工作坊。如果您認為附合條件有機會為漁民提供轉型就業機會，請與我們聯絡。 如對禁止拖網捕魚或其他海洋保育議題有任何意見，請電郵至sos@wwf.org.hk。 世界自然基金會 |
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Second update on the Trawl Ban A few weeks ago we shared with you the thrilling news that Government was in the process of seeking Legco approval for their proposal to ban all trawling in Hong Kong. 80% of all fishing in Hong Kong is done by trawlers, so an end to this destructive practise would be a massive tonic for our once bountiful waters. More recently, on the 15th March our Conservation Director, Dr Andy Cornish spoke to legislators of the Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene Panel, at a special deputation meeting. More than 40 interested groups, most of them from the fishing sector made their views heard. Dr Cornish emphasized how more than 13 years have passed since overfishing was identified as a major issue and how little has been done since then, and how fish stocks should bounce back after the ban, benefitting the ecosystem and small-scale fishers. More than ten universities, diving groups and other concerned groups also expressed their strong support for the ban. Views expressed by the fishing community were mixed. Some trawling groups welcomed the ban, some were adamantly against it, but most said they could accept it providing the compensation was adequate. This view was echoed by legislators who called on Government to reveal more details on how the HK$ 1 billion pot set aside for the trawl ban will be shared amongst the affected fishers. WWF believes this is good progress as Government has already indicated that it is prepared to be more generous in compensating the fishing community than normal. The next steps are that a special sub-Committee was set up in Legco on 1st April to look just at the trawl ban, and to hopefully give a green light by mid-May. We’re getting close to a historic moment, so watch this space! Finally, WWF is partnering with Living Seas Hong Kong to organize a workshop in mid-April to explore the huge opportunities for Hong Kong to create marine-related economic opportunities and new jobs utilizing the existing skills of fishers. We are inviting potential job providers who share the same vision to attend the workshop, so if you fit the bill, please let us know. If you have any comments on the trawl ban or any other marine conservation issue, feel free to email to sos@wwf.org.hk. The "Save Our Seas" campaign team at WWF |
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