India · Spearfishing zone
Dr. K.K. Mohammed Koya Sea Cucumber Conservation Reserve (Byramgore/Cheriyapani Reef)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Dr. K.K. Mohammed Koya Sea Cucumber Conservation Reserve (Byramgore/Cheriyapani Reef).
World's first sea cucumber conservation reserve (239 km2), established 27 February 2020 over the Byramgore (Cheriyapani) Reef, an uninhabited atoll in northern Lakshadweep (Arabian Sea), ~50 km northwest of Bitra. Sea cucumbers are Schedule I protected species under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 with a total ban on harvest/transport; the reserve is a no-take marine protected area.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
11.9020°N, 71.7830°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for India
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
There is no dedicated national recreational spearfishing or angling licence in India. General fishing permits, where required, are issued by State Fisheries Departments and vary by State; marine fishing vessels are registered/licensed under State Marine Fishing Regulation Acts. Any activity inside a Sanctuary or Marine National Park requires a permit from the Chief Wild Life Warden under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dof.gov.in