Research value of fishponds

Fishponds are part of Hong Kong's history and culture and played an important role in the development of many villages in the New Territories. Preserving the fishpond farming industry will help the local community understand the development history and cultural heritage of the fishery industry. In addition, fishponds are also a good topic in terms of academic research and education. Through outdoor field trips, students can experience the fishpond environment, explore changes in land use and the impact of socio-economic environmental changes, etc. It also has research value in ecology, aquaculture and even anthropology.