India · Spearfishing zone
Middle Button Island National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Middle Button Island National Park.
Small marine national park (64 km2, est. 1979) around Middle Button Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Bay of Bengal), part of the Button Islands group. As a national park under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, any taking/removal of marine life including spearfishing is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
12.2756°N, 93.0261°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