Indonesia · Spearfishing zone
Raja Ampat - Mayalibit Bay MPA (no-take zone)
Prohibited zoneno-take zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Raja Ampat - Mayalibit Bay MPA (no-take zone).
The first Raja Ampat MPA (customary declaration 15 Nov 2006; ~49,451 ha), covering the enclosed 'inner sea' of Teluk Mayalibit that nearly bisects central Waigeo - a mangrove/seagrass nursery ground. Contains a designated no-take zone where all fishing is prohibited; spearfishing by tourists/visitors is prohibited throughout the Raja Ampat MPA network.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
0.3180°S, 130.9190°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)
