Open sea / reef areas outside marine protected areas

Spearfishing by free-diving (breath-hold) is permitted in general fishing waters that are not inside a marine reserve, national park or other no-take protected area, subject to a fishing licence, closed seasons, size limits and the protected-species list. Use of SCUBA to take marine life is prohibited everywhere.

Free-diving only (no SCUBA); valid fishing licence required; no protected species; closed seasons and size limits apply.

See national species closed seasons.