Bahamas · Spearfishing zone
South Berry Islands Marine Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at South Berry Islands Marine Reserve.
No-take marine reserve in the southern Berry Islands (Frozen Cay to Whale Cay, includes Diamond Cay), part of the Bahamas national MPA network; designated a no-take area 29 Dec 2008, gazetted 2009. As a no-take reserve, all fishing and spearfishing are prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
25.5500°N, 77.7800°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Bahamas
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Minister/Director of Fisheries (Form 7); for vessels entering The Bahamas, application is made to the customs officer at the first Port of Entry. To use a spear, the applicant must request this on the permit application; when granted, the spear use is endorsed in writing on the permit by the issuing officer.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bahamas.com