Turks and Caicos Islands · Spearfishing zone
French Cay Sanctuary (S2)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at French Cay Sanctuary (S2).
Protected wildlife sanctuary on a small low-lying cay in the Caicos Banks, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Providenciales. An important seabird breeding site and one of the premier shark areas in TCI. As a sanctuary/protected area, taking of marine products is prohibited (lionfish under licence excepted).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
21.5000°N, 72.2500°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Turks and Caicos Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) / Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management (offices on South Dock Road, Providenciales; also Grand Turk and South Caicos). Many fishing charters obtain the recreational licence on the client's behalf. Lionfish licences can only be purchased in person at the Department of Fisheries office.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · visittci.com