Madagascar · Spearfishing zone
Ambodivahibe Marine Reserve (Réserve marine d'Ambodivahibe)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Ambodivahibe Marine Reserve (Réserve marine d'Ambodivahibe).
Marine and coastal protected reserve (~39,794 ha, terrestrial + marine zones) in far-northern Madagascar, Antsiranana II district, Diana region, about 30 km southeast of Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), part of the Ramena protected-area complex. Established 2015; administered by Conservation International with local communities. As a designated MPA, fishing in no-take zones is restricted/prohibited under Law 2015-053 Art. 89; spearfishing is not permitted in the protected marine reserve.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
12.3590°S, 49.4510°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Madagascar
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Sport/recreational fishing must be covered by a fishing protocol with the Ministry in charge of Fisheries, and the vessel/boat used must hold a fishing licence (Loi 2015-053 Art. 41-42); conditions set by regulation. In practice, operators/divers obtain a spearfishing permit from the local Fisheries office (often arranged by charter operators).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dcn-pac.mg