The Government today gazetted a draft map of the proposed North Lantau Marine Park (NLMP), which is available for public inspection for 60 days starting from today.

With a view to enhancing conservation of Chinese White Dolphins and other marine life, the Government proposes to establish the NLMP in the north Lantau waters as the eighth marine park in Hong Kong.

The proposed NLMP is located between the Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park and the Brothers Marine Park, with a total area of ​​about 2,400 hectares.

The Government noted that the proposed NLMP together with two existing marine parks will form a larger marine park network in north Lantau waters for better protection of the important habitats for Chinese White Dolphins, and conservation of marine environment and marine biodiversity.

The public can examine the draft map at designated government offices from today until May 1. Copies of the draft map are also available for sale at the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department headquarters on 5/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices.

Anyone who intends to oppose the draft map may submit a written statement of objection and proposed alterations within the period of 60 days after the notice is gazetted to the department's headquarters.