Viet Nam · Spearfishing zone
Bach Long Vi National Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bach Long Vi National Marine Protected Area.
Vietnam's first national-decision marine protected area, on Bach Long Vi island in the Gulf of Tonkin (Hai Phong), established by Prime Minister's decision (operational from 2013). Covers ~27,000 ha divided into strictly protected, ecological-recovery, development and buffer zones. As an MPA under Law on Fisheries Art. 7(3)(4), fishing/extraction in the strictly protected sub-zone is prohibited, so spearfishing is not allowed.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
20.1333°N, 107.7167°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Viet Nam
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.