Sudan · Spearfishing zone
Dungonab Bay and Mukkawar Island Marine National Park (DMNP)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Dungonab Bay and Mukkawar Island Marine National Park (DMNP).
Coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, beaches and islets situated about 125 km north of Port Sudan. Designated as a Federal Reserve in 2004 under the Federal Wildlife and Hunting Law of 1986; a UNESCO World Heritage site (2016). Managed by the Wildlife Conservation General Administration; small-scale subsistence/commercial fishing is generally permitted only outside designated no-take zones, and the area is protected by Wildlife Administration and Fisheries regulations. Spearfishing is restricted/effectively prohibited within the protected area.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
21.1000°N, 37.1000°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Sudan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Fishing licences are issued by the Local Authority under the Marine Fisheries Ordinance; speargun use requires a permit from the Fisheries Administration. Marine national park access is controlled by the Wildlife Conservation General Administration. Exact procedure for spearfishing permits is not documented online.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fao.org