American Samoa · Spearfishing zone
Aunu'u Unit Zone B (Research Zone), National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Aunu'u Unit Zone B (Research Zone), National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.
The 3.9 sq mi Research Zone ('Zone B') on the eastern/southeastern side of Aunu'u Island within the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. Only research, education, recreation and surface fishing (trolling) for pelagic species are allowed; fishing for bottom-dwelling (reef) species is prohibited, so reef/bottom spearfishing is not permitted here. Sanctuary-wide, spearguns/pole spears/Hawaiian slings while on SCUBA are also banned. Distinct from the adjacent allowed Aunu'u Zone A (multipurpose area, west/south sides).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
14.2780°S, 170.5220°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for American Samoa
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) on departmental forms. Commercial applicants must have resided in American Samoa for at least one year, show proof of legal residency or citizenship, and show proof of previous fishing experience.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org
