Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Gato Island Marine Reserve (Sea Snake and Fish Sanctuary)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gato Island Marine Reserve (Sea Snake and Fish Sanctuary).
Rocky islet in the Visayan Sea between Malapascua and Carnaza, Municipality of Daanbantayan, Cebu, famous for its tunnel/cave dives, whitetip reef sharks and sea kraits. Daanbantayan declared the island a sea snake and fish sanctuary in 1997, re-enacted in 2001 to include the 2-nautical-mile periphery. Fishing (including spearfishing) is prohibited within the sanctuary (Sec. 101 of the Fisheries Code).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
11.4472°N, 124.0208°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
