Tunisia · Spearfishing zone
Kneiss Islands
Prohibited zonemarine protected area / Ramsar site
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kneiss Islands.
Islands and surrounding shallows in the Gulf of Gabès, a Ramsar wetland and marine protected area under establishment; fishing is restricted.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Tunisia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License: unknown — verify locallyvia Direction Générale de la Pêche et de l'Aquaculture (DGPA), Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Hydrauliques et de la Pêche
Conditions for recreational/sport fishing activity are fixed by arrêté of the Ministry of Agriculture (DGPA). Civil-liability insurance is commonly expected for spearfishers (secondary-sourced). Confirm current requirements with the DGPA before diving.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org