Saudi Arabia · Spearfishing zone
Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.
Marine protected area on the western (Saudi) coast of the Arabian Gulf, north of Jubail Industrial City, stretching from Abu Ali Island in the south to Ras Al-Khair in the north. Land area 760 km2, marine area 1,650 km2 (2,400 km2 total). Protects dugongs, sea turtles, dolphins, seagrass beds, mangroves and coral reefs. As an NCW-designated protected area it falls under the Article 73(1) ban on fishing in protected areas, which prohibits spearfishing within it.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
27.3500°N, 49.5500°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Saudi Arabia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to a MEWA branch with: medical fitness certificate, ID/residence copy, a recognised diving certificate, photos and a signed liability undertaking (Article 88), plus security approval from the Ministry of Interior. Border Forces issue operating permits for diving/fishing equipment (Article 20).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mewa.gov.sa