Papua New Guinea · Spearfishing zone
Kimbe Bay Locally Managed Marine Area network
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kimbe Bay Locally Managed Marine Area network.
Network of community Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province, on the north coast of New Britain (Bismarck Sea). Villagers monitor designated no-take zones alongside open areas; the no-take zones prohibit fishing/spearfishing, while open areas may permit hand-line and spear fishing. Obtain local guidance before diving; do not spearfish in the no-take zones.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
5.1667°S, 150.5000°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Papua New Guinea
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.