Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Siete Pecados Marine Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Siete Pecados Marine Park.
Cluster of seven small rocky islets off Coron town, Palawan, in the Calamianes Islands MPA network. Established in 2005 (with USAID support) to protect coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves from overfishing; it contains a strictly enforced no-take zone and is a 2024 Blue Park awardee of the Marine Conservation Institute. Fishing (including spearfishing) is prohibited in the no-take marine park (Sec. 101 of the Fisheries Code).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
11.9831°N, 120.2306°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
