India · Spearfishing zone
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park.
Marine National Park covering 21 islands and surrounding waters off Tamil Nadu (Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram districts). Extractive activities including unregulated fishing, coral and seashell collection, and any spearing/removal of marine life are prohibited under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (Section 29 / Section 35).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
9.1375°N, 79.4725°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