Samoa · Spearfishing zone
Alataua Marine Protected Area (MSP MPA 9)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Alataua Marine Protected Area (MSP MPA 9).
One of the nine new fully-protected (no-take) MPAs under Samoa's Marine Spatial Plan 2024-2034. A small offshore MPA (~5 km2) in the Safata district, about 1.92 km seaward of the Sa'anapu/Sataoa mangrove area on the south coast of Upolu; protects fish breeding/nursery habitat linked to the mangroves. All commercial and recreational fishing - including spear-diving tours - is prohibited (no-take). Distinct from the existing Safata MPA and Sa'anapu-Sataoa Mangrove Conservation Area.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
14.0000°S, 171.8820°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Samoa
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
