United Republic of Tanzania · Spearfishing zone
Mnemba Atoll Marine Conservation Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mnemba Atoll Marine Conservation Area.
Official Zanzibar marine conservation zone around Mnemba Island, off the northeast coast of Unguja, a Green Turtle nesting site. Diving/dive-industry and Zanzibar government sources state it is completely off-limits to spearfishing as a marine reserve. (Wikipedia notes the correct designation is the Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area / MIMCA; 'Atoll' is a colloquial misnomer.)
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
5.8195°S, 39.3830°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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