Dominican Republic · Spearfishing zone
Samana Bay marine area (humpback whale sanctuary)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Samana Bay marine area (humpback whale sanctuary).
Marine waters of Samana Bay (associated with the Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic / Banco de la Plata y la Navidad) where humpback whales winter; protected area where spearfishing is restricted/prohibited. Coordinates are the bay centroid per Wikipedia.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.1670°N, 69.4170°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Dominican Republic
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to CODOPESCA (Consejo Dominicano de Pesca y Acuicultura). Each licence states the fishing activity, permitted gear types and area of operation. Licences are non-transferable. In practice, charter/dive operators can arrange a recreational licence on a visitor's behalf.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · codopesca.gob.do