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Paralimni (Islands) Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reef

Prohibited zonemarine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Paralimni (Islands) Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reef.

One of six DFMR Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs established by Ministerial decree off Paralimni (the 'Islands'/Paralimni coast, Protaras area), Famagusta district. Fishing with all fishing gear, including recreational fishing and spearfishing, is prohibited; the area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m. Coordinate is a representative center point off the Paralimni/Protaras coast.

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

35.0180°N, 34.0690°E

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

musan.com.cy

Before you dive

License for Cyprus

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment

Apply online via the DFMR licence portal (licence.dfmr.moa.gov.cy) or in person at the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Processing typically up to 2 working days; the payment receipt serves as the licence and must be carried while fishing.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · licence.dfmr.moa.gov.cy

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