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Public Advised to Avoid Sham Wan Restricted Area During Green Turtle Nesting Season
Access to Sham Wan on Lamma Island is restricted from April 1 to October 31 to protect nesting green turtles.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has announced that the Sham Wan Restricted Area on Lamma Island will be closed to the public from April 1 to October 31. This annual closure aims to protect the nesting activities of the endangered green turtle species.
The restricted area encompasses approximately 0.5 hectares of sandy beach and an adjoining sea inlet covering about 98.2 hectares.
The green turtle, protected under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap.170), is the only sea turtle species known to nest in Hong Kong.
Sham Wan serves as their sole nesting site in the region and is among the few in the South China Sea where they lay eggs intermittently.
Breeding green turtles are particularly sensitive to human disturbances, which can lead them to abandon nesting attempts.
To mitigate this, the AFCD has designated Sham Wan as a restricted area, a measure intended to positively impact the survival and reproduction of the species.
AFCD personnel will conduct regular patrols to prevent unauthorized entry and monitor green turtle activity.
Individuals found violating the access restrictions may face a maximum fine of HKD 50,000 upon conviction.
The restricted area encompasses approximately 0.5 hectares of sandy beach and an adjoining sea inlet covering about 98.2 hectares.
The green turtle, protected under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap.170), is the only sea turtle species known to nest in Hong Kong.
Sham Wan serves as their sole nesting site in the region and is among the few in the South China Sea where they lay eggs intermittently.
Breeding green turtles are particularly sensitive to human disturbances, which can lead them to abandon nesting attempts.
To mitigate this, the AFCD has designated Sham Wan as a restricted area, a measure intended to positively impact the survival and reproduction of the species.
AFCD personnel will conduct regular patrols to prevent unauthorized entry and monitor green turtle activity.
Individuals found violating the access restrictions may face a maximum fine of HKD 50,000 upon conviction.
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