American Samoa · Spearfishing zone
Fagamalo Village Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Fagamalo Village Marine Protected Area.
Village-managed no-take/restricted MPA on the reef fronting Fagamalo village, NW Tutuila, established under the Community-Based Fisheries Management Program. Fagamalo was the first village in American Samoa to designate a protected marine area (2010) and operates a long-term no-take area where fishing is prohibited. Within village MPAs only approved fishing methods are allowed; SCUBA-assisted taking, bow-and-arrow/crossbow, night lights, explosives and poisons are prohibited (A.S.A.C. 24.1024). Coordinates are the Fagamalo village/reef location.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
14.2989°S, 170.8100°W
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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