Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Apo Island Marine Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Apo Island Marine Sanctuary.
Volcanic island ~7 km off the southeastern tip of Negros (barangay of Dauin, Negros Oriental). One of the world's most famous community-organized marine sanctuaries, established 1982 with a no-take reserve along its southeast coast. The marine reserve is protected under the NIPAS Act and managed by a Protected Area Management Board; fishing of any kind (including spearfishing) is prohibited inside the no-take sanctuary.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
9.0762°N, 123.2692°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Philippines
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Where required, permits/registration are handled at the municipal/city LGU level or by BFAR. Recreational divers should check with the local LGU or barangay before spearfishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bfar.da.gov.ph