Grass Island 塔門

塔門又名草洲,位於西貢北部,赤門海峽之東。該島曾經是一個著名的捕魚區,全盛時期居民達到5000人,近年漁產減少,居民出外謀生,以致居民人數銳減。島上只有數間商店,售賣一般日常用品,加上島上並無街市,故此,居民經常到大埔墟或西貢購物。該處唯一一所學校已於2004年9月關閉。由於島上沒有醫療機構,故政府亦安排「醫療船」定期到塔門,為居民提供醫療服務。Tap Mun is also called Grass Island. It is situated in Sai Kung North, to the east of the Tolo Channel. It was once a famous fishing area with a population of about 5 000. The population has now dropped because of the reduction in fish haul, which has forced inhabitants to earn their living elsewhere. There are only a few shops on the island which sell daily necessities. As there is no market, residents have to go to Tai Po Market or Sai Kung to do their shopping. The only school there had ceased operation since September 2004. Since there is no medical facilities in Tap Mun, the government has arranged a medical ship to visit the Island on a regular basis to provide medical services for the residents.
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