Liberia · Spearfishing zone
Mesurado Wetlands (Ramsar Site)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mesurado Wetlands (Ramsar Site).
Coastal mangrove and lagoon wetland (~6,760 ha) within Monrovia, Montserrado County, connected to the Atlantic via the Mesurado River/lagoon system. Designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar #1631, 2 Feb 2006) and protected for three mangrove species and crocodile/bird habitat; subject of an EPA wetland-protection/restoration programme. Although artisanal fishing for local sale occurs, it is a protected and degraded urban wetland where recreational spearfishing is not appropriate; confirm status with NaFAA/EPA.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
6.3000°N, 10.7500°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Liberia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to NaFAA. Recreational boat owners are required to visit the NaFAA head office (near LPRC, Freeport of Monrovia) to register and regularize their status; no recreational boat is allowed on the waters without a valid licence.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · nafaa.gov.lr