Advice on Diving in Hong Kong

...ng Kong isn’t a premier dive destination is due to human caused problems.  Pollution and overfishing are common, and in some areas (although illegal) dynamite fishing still occurs.  There are also some hazards divers need to watch out for in all areas such as abandoned nets and fishing lines and boat traffic.  Recognizing the deteriorating health of the reefs, Hong Kong started the Artificial Reef Project in 1995 that includes the sinking of steel and wooden vessels to help encourage fish aggregations.  These areas are marine park sites and no anchoring or fishing is allowed.  Sites continue t...