Sustainable Fishing in our Seas Avoid “No Take” zones Why Conserve our Reef Fish? Fishing is allowed in the waters around Singapore, except in “No Take” zones, such • “No Take” zones protect the reef and allow the sh population to recover Singapore has a rich diversity of sh life around its coral reefs. More as the Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, where shing in any form is not allowed. Beyond and grow to maturity. In the long run, there will be more adult sh that than 100 species of reef sh can be found in our waters, co-existing these zones, shermen are encouraged to use sustainable shing methods to may move to the open sea. with corals, sponges, seagrass, shrimps, crabs, molluscs and other Did you know? protect our marine habitats and biodiversity for our future generations to enjoy. marine life. • Removing species may tip the balance and irreversibly alter the food webs. CONSERVING Choose sustainable shing methods and equipment Do not collect or remove any plant, animal life or dead shells from Fishes are a key part of the complex coral ecosystem, with many Admiralty Park, Coney Island Park, Sisters’ Islands Marine Park and Sungei interlinked species dependent on each other for food, shelter and OUR MARINE • Use sustainable shing methods like hook-and-line shing and scoop Buloh Wetland Reserve. protection. When one species disappears, another species may die net shing, as they allow you to target specic shes without killing o or become overpopulated, aecting the overall health of our other sh or marine life. Practise catch-and-release shing coral reefs. Sustaining our sh populations thus preserves our BIODIVERSITY marine ecosystem for future generations to enjoy. More than 100 • Avoid destructive shing methods such as gill-netting, long-line shing • Take enough for yourself. If you are not planning to eat the sh, species of reef sh FOR FUTURE and driftnets as they tend to trap sh and sea creatures that are not being do release it back into the sea. For any queries or to report unfriendly shing practices, please email can be found in targeted. These include dolphins, sharks and turtles that may drown after to [email protected]. Singapore. GENERATIONS being caught. • Watch your catch; release the ones that matter: – Juvenile shes: to allow them to grow into adulthood in order to • Net shing is not allowed in areas managed by NParks. reproduce. – Endangered and threatened species: to maintain our rich biodiversity. – Brooding animals (e.g. egg-bearing crabs): to let their population continue to thrive. Why are Reef Fish Important? Use shing tools and equipment correctly Animals and plants on the reef are interdependent for food, shelter and protection. Fishes that and responsibly graze on seaweed allow reefs to grow or recover from damage. Without them, the faster growing seaweed will overwhelm corals and other animals. Fishes that eat other animals, or are eaten by • No wire mesh traps allowed in our Parks. others, contribute to the food chain and maintain the population of each species. • Ghost nets and abandoned traps: Fishing nets or wire mesh traps abandoned on shores and shallow reefs trap and kill many Indicators Respect proper boat etiquette The abundance of animals, especially when the tide goes out. Do remember to buttery sh, which Grazers remove your nets and traps after shing. • Do watch where you drop your boat anchor. Ensure that both anchor and feed on corals, Parrotsh and is an indicator of chain are not positioned over a coral reef. It is advisable to anchor over the rabbitsh keep the reef health. algae population on sand or mud beyond the reef area or to tie the boat to a mooring buoy. Cleaners the reef in check. Cleaner wrasse remove irritating parasites and dead Predators By feeding on other skin from the bodies sh, sharks and of other sh. groupers maintain the equilibrium of the food web. The National Parks Board currently manages 12 coastal parks/areas. Fishing is not allowed in four of these areas 6 - Admiralty Park, Coney Island Park, Sisters’ Islands 8 Fishing Etiquette Marine Park and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Fishing 10 12 Coney Island Be mindful when shing along the indicated is allowed in specific zones in the other eight areas. areas as they are shared with others. Please refer to the maps on the reverse side and Pulau Ubin Share the space with others separate insert for more information. 5 Select a shing spot that is a distance away from 11 boats or park visitors engaged in water activities. Keep a distance from other anglers and give one another ample room for shing. 1 Look around before 4 casting your shing line Fishing Allowed in Specic Zones Always be mindful of your surroundings, including the waterway, when casting your shing line to 1 Changi Beach Park 5 Pulau Ubin prevent unwanted accidents. and Changi Boardwalk 6 Sembawang Park Do not string your shing line 2 East Coast Park across the path 7 West Coast Park This might cause unwanted accidents as the 3 Labrador Nature transparent shing line may not be that visible Reserve 8 Woodlands to others. Waterfront Park 4 Pasir Ris Park Please check onsite for signs that will indicate where Keep the park clean for everyone the shing zones are. Dispose of trash such as shing lines, old hooks and bait into litter bins so as not to pollute the park and the water. This will also prevent otters and other wildlife from being trapped or hurt by the gear. 2 7 Practise catch-and-release shing If you are not planning to eat the sh, help minimise the impact on the environment by gently releasing it back into the water as quickly as possible. 3 Enjoy shing safely and responsibly. Find out what the weather conditions No Fishing Allowed will be and be prepared for them. 9 Sisters' Islands 11 Coney Island Park Marine Park 12 Admiralty Park 10 Sungei Buloh Pulau Tekukor Wetland Reserve Small Sister’s Island 9 Big Sister’s Island This list is accurate as of August 2017 St John’s Island www.nparks.gov.sg Fishing is allowed in the whole park Fishing is allowed in the entire park. except for the indicated areas. 1 Changi Beach Park and Changi Boardwalk 2 East Coast Park SAF Ferry AREA B Terminal AREA A AREA C CASTLE BEACH Changi CLOSED FOR DEVELOPMENT Ferry Terminal EAST COAST D1 C4 LAGOON EAST COAST Singapore FOOD VILLAGE SEAFOOD CENTRE D2 D4 D3 Start of Aviation D5 Changi Point Changi Academy AREA 4 CABLE SKI LAGOON Ferry Terminal Boardwalk E1 Civil Service E2 Club (Changi) XTREME SKATE PARK E3 EAST COAST PARKWAY This way to the rest F1 EAST COAST PARKWAY AREA of Changi Boardwalk D AREA E AREA 3 PASIR RIS ROAD 3 Fishing is allowed in the zones as indicated. E F 4 Please do not fish in other zones. 4 Pasir Ris Park 2 AREA 2 PASIR RIS ROAD AREA 1 3 Labrador Nature Reserve D 1 ALOHA RESORT LOYANG ELIAS ROAD D' RESORT A SUNGEI API API DOWNTOWN EAST CHERRY LOFT RESORTS B MANGROVE SUNGEI TAMPINES COSTA SANDS RESORT KITCHEN GARDEN DOWNTOWN EAST C C JALAN LOYANG BESAR A WILD WILD WET PASIR RIS CLOSE RIS PASIR LABRADOR DOWNTOWN EAST 2 ECO POND PASIR RIS DRIVE 3 VILLA ROAD VILLA GUEST HOUSE PASIR RIS GREEN ARANDA B COUNTRY CLUB PASIR RIS DRIVE 3 1 DRAGONFLY POND PORT ROAD PASIR RIS BUS INTERCHANGE PASIR RIS EW1 7 West Coast Park 6 Sembawang Park 8 Woodlands Waterfront Park PASIR PANJANG TERMINAL AVE 1 HARBOUR DRIVE POND MARSH GARDEN 1 McDonald's WEST COAST HIGHWAY WEST COAST HIGHWAY WEST COAST HIGHWAY 3 SEMBAWANG ROAD BOYS’ BRIGADE & HASSAN WAK KG GIRLS’ BRIGADE EST ADMIRALTY ROAD CAMPSITE OAD W ALTY R ADMIR ADMIRALTY ADMIRALTY ROAD WEST PARK SUNGEI ADMIRALTY CINA PARK Legend Fishing Zone No Fishing Zone Toilet Shelter Food & Beverage Carpark Bus Stop MRT Station Legend Fishing is popular in the indicated areas below. Popular Fishing Zone Toilet Shelter Viewing Point Prohibited Area 5 Pulau Ubin Ubin Fruit Orchard Ubin Living Lab Teck Seng’s Place Pekan Quarry Legend Fishing is not allowed in the entire park. No Fishing Zone Toilet Shelter Carpark Bus Stop 9 Sisters' Islands Marine Park 10 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve SENTOSA ISLAND SUNGEI BULOH BESAR WETLAND CENTRE PULAU TEKUKOR* KUSU ISLAND* LAZARUS ISLAND* ST. JOHN’S ISLAND* NEO TIEW CRES PULAU SUBAR DARAT SMALL SISTERS' ISLAND VISITOR PULAU SUBAR LAUT CENTRE BIG SISTERS' ISLAND *Managed by Singapore Land Authority KRANJI WAY 11 Coney Island Park 12 Admiralty Park WOODLANDS WATERFRONT PARK PUNGGOL POINT PARK A D M I R A L T Y R O MANGROVE A D SWAMP Future Interim Park ADMIRALTY ROAD WEST Future OBS Site RIV ERS IDE ROAD MARSILING ROAD LORONG WOODLANDS HALUS MRT STATION (1km away).