Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary.
Small island (~24 ha) off Oslob, Cebu, in the Cebu/Bohol Strait. Designated in 1974, it was the first marine protected area / no-take marine sanctuary established in the Philippines (under Silliman University Marine Reserve). Fishing is restricted/prohibited within the sanctuary to preserve marine life; spearfishing is therefore not permitted in the no-take zone (reinforced by Sec. 101 of the Fisheries Code).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
9.4226°N, 123.3876°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