Marshall Islands · Spearfishing zone
Bikar (Bikaar) Atoll National Marine Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bikar (Bikaar) Atoll National Marine Sanctuary.
Bikar Atoll is one of two remote, uninhabited northern atolls protected within the Republic of the Marshall Islands' first national marine sanctuary (announced 29 January 2025), which spans ~48,000 km2 (18,500 sq mi) and is fully protected from fishing. The atoll hosts grey/reef sharks, green sea turtle nesting colonies, giant clams, Napoleon (humphead) wrasse and bumphead parrotfish. All fishing — therefore spearfishing — is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
12.2330°N, 170.1330°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Marshall Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.