China · Spearfishing zone
Tung Ping Chau Marine Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Tung Ping Chau Marine Park.
Marine park (270 ha) around Tung Ping Chau island in Mirs Bay, north-east Hong Kong, established 2001 to protect its fringing coral communities. Commercial fishing is banned and destructive fishing/collection of marine life is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
22.5433°N, 114.4306°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for China
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the local fisheries bureau of the agricultural/rural-affairs department of the relevant province or municipality. Requirements and availability vary widely by locality; many areas have no recreational permit system, while some lakes/zones (e.g. Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang) require an annual permit. Eligibility may require Chinese residency or a long-term visa.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · animallaw.info