Portugal · Spearfishing zone
Reserva Natural Marinha do Banco Princesa Alice (Azores)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reserva Natural Marinha do Banco Princesa Alice (Azores).
Marine nature reserve on the Princess Alice Bank seamount, located approximately 50 nautical miles southwest of Pico and Faial islands. Designated under the Azores Marine Park (RAMPA, Decreto Legislativo Regional 14/2024/A) as a total-protection zone where all extractive activities, including spearfishing, are prohibited; designated IUCN category IV. WDPA 555514088.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
37.8024°N, 29.2506°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Portugal
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Online via the DGRM/Bmar portal (www.bmar.pt) - the route for non-residents and foreigners; at Portuguese Multibanco ATMs (national citizens); at the DGRM counter in Lisbon; or at regional DRAP offices. Licence is dematerialised (digital record).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dgrm.pt