Sudan · Spearfishing zone
Sanganeb Marine National Park (SMNP)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Sanganeb Marine National Park (SMNP).
Atoll/coral reef structure in the central Red Sea about 25-30 km north-east of Port Sudan. Gazetted in 1990 under the Federal Wildlife and Hunting Law of 1986 (order signed 1 April 1990); a UNESCO World Heritage site (2016). Described as a no-take zone where all types of fishing are prohibited; spearfishing is therefore banned here.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.7000°N, 37.4300°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