United Republic of Tanzania · Spearfishing zone
Maziwe Island Marine Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Maziwe Island Marine Reserve.
Tanzania's oldest marine reserve (established 1975), a submerged coral island ~8 km southeast of Pangani in Tanga Region, part of the Tanga Marine Reserves System; the most important sea-turtle breeding ground in East Africa. As a marine reserve, fishing/spearfishing is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
5.5000°S, 39.0667°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United Republic of Tanzania
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
In Zanzibar, obtain a specific sport spearfishing licence from the Department of Fisheries Development (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Zanzibar); foreigners must operate through a registered, government-authorised service provider. On the Mainland, contact the local Fisheries Office / Director of Fisheries regarding any authorisation.
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