Cabo Verde · Spearfishing zone
Reserva Natural de Lagoa Cimidor (Maio)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reserva Natural de Lagoa Cimidor (Maio).
Coastal natural reserve on Maio island centred on the Cimidor lagoon and adjacent coast (southeast of the island), ~3.89 km². Part of the National Network of Protected Areas (Decreto-Lei n.º 3/2003); fishing/spearfishing restricted under its protective regime where it touches marine/coastal waters.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
15.1658°N, 23.0953°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Cabo Verde
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Direcção-Geral das Pescas (or a delegated entity) with a licence application, identity document (or club/association registration), and, for renewals, the prior licence. Minors under 18 need notarised guardian authorisation. Fees set by joint ministerial portaria. Clubs, sport associations and tourism operators may hold licence quotas (Arts. 20.º, 22.º, 25.º).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org