Brazil · Spearfishing zone
Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve (Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve (Reserva Biologica Marinha do Arvoredo).
Federal marine biological reserve (REBIO) created in 1990 (Decreto 99.142) on the coast of Santa Catarina between Florianopolis and Bombinhas, managed by ICMBio. As a biological reserve (integral protection) it is closed to fishing and visitation; spearfishing is prohibited. Covers ~17,600 ha including Arvoredo, Gale, Deserta and Calhau de Sao Pedro islands.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
27.2820°S, 48.3650°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Brazil
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply online via the federal gov.br portal (Solicitar Licenca de Pescador Amador) or at an IBAMA office; the licence is issued by the federal fisheries/environment authority.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · gov.br