Belize · Spearfishing zone
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Half Moon Caye Natural Monument.
First protected area / marine protected area declared in Belize (1981), at the south-east corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, co-managed by the Belize Audubon Society and described by it as a non-extractive protected area and no-take replenishment zone. All fishing, spearfishing/spearguns and take of marine life are prohibited; only non-extractive uses (diving, snorkelling, wildlife viewing) are allowed.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.2047°N, 87.5364°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Belize
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Daily/weekly licences purchased online at apps.coastalzonebelize.org; annual licences applied for in person at CZMAI office or an approved distributor with valid photo ID.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · apps.coastalzonebelize.org



