The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (June 17) announced that applications for marine fish culture licences for operation in the Cheung Sha Wan and Wong Wan fish culture zones are now open from today until July 28.

     An AFCD spokesman said, "To fully utilise the surplus carrying capacity of fish culture zones in Hong Kong, while encouraging technological advancement and the adoption of good practices in the mariculture industry, the AFCD plans to issue new marine fish culture licences in two fish culture zones, namely Cheung Sha Wan and Wong Wan, which have been identified to have surplus carrying capacity."

     Applicants are required to submit detailed business plans explaining how their proposed mariculture operations will ensure sustainable use of the mariculture environment. New licences will include additional conditions to ensure that the operation of the fish farms complies with the intended purpose.

     For details on the licence application, please visit the AFCD's webpage (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/fish_aqu/fish_aqu_mfco/newfczmfcl2026_2.html). For enquiries, please contact the Fisheries Licensing Section at 2150 7109.

Ends/Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:58

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