Reef and Marine Parks (Protected Areas) Order 2026

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 4 of the Reef and Marine Parks Ordinance 2026, the following Order is made.

1. Citation and commencement. This Order may be cited as the Reef and Marine Parks (Protected Areas) Order 2026 and comes into force on 29 September 2026.
2. Protected areas. The following are protected areas:
   • the Reef Line Protected Area: the fringing reef around Coral Island and the waters within 200 metres of it
   • Mangrove Bay Marine Park: the waters of Mangrove Bay
   • Salt Pond Wildlife Reserve: Salt Pond and its shore
3. Prohibited acts. In a protected area no person may anchor a vessel except on a fixed mooring, damage or remove coral, or take any fish or shellfish except as permitted by a notice under section 9 of the Ordinance.
4. Wardens. Reef wardens may give directions to any person in a protected area to secure compliance with this Order.