Fiji · Spearfishing zone
Waitabu Marine Park (Taveuni)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Waitabu Marine Park (Taveuni).
A community no-take marine reserve on the fringing reef off Waitabu village, Bouma district, north-eastern Taveuni. In 1998 the Waitabu community declared its customary fishing ground (qoliqoli) a permanent tabu, closing it to all fishing; it is Fiji's oldest community marine park, run for snorkel tourism and conservation as part of the Bouma National Heritage Park and the Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA) network. All extractive fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
16.8135°S, 179.8595°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Fiji
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
