British Virgin Islands · Spearfishing zone
Rhone National Marine Park (RMS Rhone, Salt Island to Dead Chest)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Rhone National Marine Park (RMS Rhone, Salt Island to Dead Chest).
The BVI's first and only national sea park (designated 1980), ~800 acres of marine waters between Salt Island and Dead Chest Island, encompassing the RMS Rhone wreck off Lee Bay, Salt Island. Managed by the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands. National park policies prohibit anchoring, fishing and land access to protect the reefs and habitats; mooring buoys are provided in lieu of anchoring. Spearfishing is in any case banned BVI-wide.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
18.3608°N, 64.5430°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for British Virgin Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Application forms requested and returned by fax (1-284-468-2781) or email (cfd@gov.vg), accompanied by a copy of a valid photo ID (passport or driver's licence). Processed by the Conservation and Fisheries Department, Road Town, Tortola. Tel: 1-284-468-2700.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bvi.gov.vg