Indonesia · Spearfishing zone
Raja Ampat - Kofiau & Boo Islands MPA (no-take core zone)
Prohibited zoneno-take zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Raja Ampat - Kofiau & Boo Islands MPA (no-take core zone).
Gazetted Raja Ampat marine protected area (~137,000-149,000 ha) at the archipelago's western frontier, comprising the Kofiau Islands and the Boo Islands (44 islets). As part of the Raja Ampat MPA network it contains Core / No-Take zones where all fishing is prohibited, and spearfishing by tourists/visitors is prohibited throughout the network.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
1.1830°S, 129.8330°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Indonesia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan)
