American Samoa · Spearfishing zone
Fagatele Bay Unit (no-take), National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Fagatele Bay Unit (no-take), National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.
Fagatele Bay (approx. 0.25 sq mi) off the southwest coast of Tutuila is entirely no-take. All fishing and other extractive uses, including all spearfishing, are prohibited; only non-extractive research, education and recreation are allowed.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
14.3650°S, 170.7650°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