Hong Kong authorities plan to cordon off sections of Sharp Island in Sai Kung to safeguard sensitive coral ecosystems. This measure is implemented to manage the expected influx of 1,000 daily visitors during the upcoming Labor Day holiday week.

Hong Kong authorities will cordon off parts of the shoreline of Sharp Island in Sai Kung to protect corals, with 1,000 visitors expected in the area each day during the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also said on Monday that 11 officers would patrol the island daily during the holiday, while five marine staff – two snorkellers and three kayakers – would monitor the sea for any disruptive visitor behaviour. The department said it...