Belize · Spearfishing zone
Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve.
Largest atoll in the Mesoamerican Reef and largest marine reserve in Belize, officially declared a marine reserve on 22 November 2012 and managed by TASA. Contains conservation/no-take zones with no extractive fishing and no spearfishing; spear guns and SCUBA harvesting are prohibited within the reserve.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.3330°N, 87.8670°W
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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