Guinea-Bissau · Spearfishing zone
João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park.
Marine national park (Parque Nacional Marinho João Vieira e Poilão), ~495 km2, established August 2000, comprising João Vieira, Cavalo, Maio and Poilão islands. One of the world's most important green sea-turtle nesting sites. Inside the Bolama-Bijagós Biosphere Reserve; access for fishing is restricted and managed by IBAP, with sea turtles and seabirds protected under Art. 27 of Decreto-Lei nº 6 A/2000.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
10.9000°N, 15.7000°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Guinea-Bissau
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Through the Ministério das Pescas / Direcção-Geral da Pesca Artesanal; in practice lodges and licensed operators handle the paperwork for visitors. Extra protected-area permits via IBAP for parks within the Bijagós reserve.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · pescas.gw