Sierra Leone · Spearfishing zone
Sierra Leone River Estuary Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Sierra Leone River Estuary Marine Protected Area.
Designated Marine Protected Area and Ramsar Wetland of International Importance near Freetown Peninsula (Ramsar site 1014, approx. 295,000 ha), dominated by mangroves. Fishing is restricted/managed and artisanal fishers were directed to avoid MPAs during closed-season bans.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
8.6170°N, 13.0500°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Sierra Leone
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Director of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Details and fees are set under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations 2019.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · sliepa.gov.sl