Egypt · Spearfishing zone
Abu Galum Managed Resource Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Abu Galum Managed Resource Protected Area.
Protected area on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of South Sinai between Dahab and Nuweiba, declared in 1992 (~500 km2). It has coral reefs and a marine no-take component (reported marine area ~121 km2). As a declared Egyptian protectorate, fishing including spearfishing is prohibited. Coordinates are a representative coastal point.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
28.8736°N, 34.4586°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Egypt
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Fishing licences are granted by the Agency for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fish Resources (formerly via the General Authority for Fish Resources Development, GAFRD). Spearfishing is not licensed as a recreational activity and is effectively prohibited.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · ecolex.org