Vanuatu · Spearfishing zone
SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point Marine Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point Marine Reserve.
Declared marine reserve off the south coast of Espiritu Santo near Luganville, encompassing the WWII wreck of the SS President Coolidge and the Million Dollar Point dump site. Protected under subsidiary legislation of the Fisheries Act; it is a known tourist diving spot and declared marine reserve, so fishing and spearfishing fall within the Fisheries Regulations 'closed area' / marine-reserve prohibition (no fishing or diving for fish, 1 km buffer for ornamental products).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
15.5211°S, 167.2256°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Vanuatu
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.