Peru · Spearfishing zone
Reserva Nacional Mar Tropical de Grau
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reserva Nacional Mar Tropical de Grau.
Marine national protected natural area (ANP) of about 115,675.89 ha (≈1,156.76 km²) off the Piura and Tumbes regions in northern Peru, established 26 April 2024 by Decreto Supremo N° 003-2024-MINAM. Protects a convergence of tropical and temperate marine ecosystems (humpback whales, manta rays, sharks, all sea turtle species). As a marine ANP, industrial/large-scale fishing is prohibited; only sustainable artisanal use respecting pre-existing rights is permitted under management plans (Ley N° 26834).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
5.2097°S, 81.2058°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Peru
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.