Iran · Spearfishing zone
Kharko (Kharku) Wildlife Refuge, Bushehr
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kharko (Kharku) Wildlife Refuge, Bushehr.
Island wildlife refuge (~312 ha) NW of Bushehr near Khark, designated 1975 with IUCN category IV; protects migratory birds, dolphins and sea turtles under the Department of Environment, with restricted use.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
29.3200°N, 50.3500°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Iran
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Application to Shilat (Iranian Fisheries Organization) head office or its branches at southern ports (per 1973 Art. 3); under the 1995 Law, Art. 6, a valid licence is mandatory for any exploitation of fisheries resources.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fao.org