Reef and Marine Parks (Protected Areas) Order 2026LN 3/2026
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.