Marine Water Quality Monitoring

Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park

Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park

The Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park is situated in the open water on the western side of Hong Kong. It was designated on 22 November 1996 and covers a total sea area of about 1,200 hectares. Its water quality is influenced by the discharge from the Pearl River, resulted in low salinity seawater but high organic nutrient levels. It enhances the diversity of marine fauna and flora, and provides an essential nursery grounds for many coastal and oceanic fish and shellfish species. Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Parks is well-known for rich in fisheries resources and also important habitats for Chinese White Dolphin.