Faroe Islands · Spearfishing zone
Mykines Ramsar Site (seabird reserve, incl. surrounding sea)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mykines Ramsar Site (seabird reserve, incl. surrounding sea).
Ramsar site no. 2051 (designated 31 May 2012), ~2,300 ha, comprising Mykines/Mykineshólmur grassy slopes, sea cliffs and the surrounding sea. Breeding/feeding habitat for an estimated 250,000 pairs of seabirds of 15 species (incl. the Faroes' largest Atlantic puffin colony). Marine buffer: 15 April–31 August boats limited to 8 knots within 500 m of land; jet-skis and unnecessary noise prohibited. Bird-protection MPA with a marine component, not an explicit spearfishing ban; the 500m breeding-season zone should be treated as restricted by divers.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
62.1047°N, 7.5986°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Faroe Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.