Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Twin Rocks Marine Sanctuary (Mabini/Anilao)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Twin Rocks Marine Sanctuary (Mabini/Anilao).
One of three no-fishing marine sanctuaries (with Cathedral Rock and Arthur's Rock) created within the Mabini Marine Reserve by municipal ordinance in 1991, along the southwest-facing tip of Mabini (Bgys. Bagalangit and San Teodoro), Batangas, in the Verde Island Passage — the heart of the Anilao dive scene. Twin Rocks (15.3 ha) is a declared no-take zone; fishing (including spearfishing) is prohibited, though non-destructive fishing is allowed elsewhere in the reserve.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
13.6938°N, 120.8863°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
