India · Spearfishing zone
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Rani Jhansi Marine National Park.
Marine national park (256 km2, est. 1996, IUCN Category II) in Ritchie's Archipelago, ~30 km from Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Protects coral reefs and mangrove forests; as a Marine National Park under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, any destruction, exploitation or removal of marine life (including spearing) is prohibited without a permit from the Chief Wild Life Warden.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
11.7830°N, 92.6670°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