Cyprus

مناطق مجاز

• General Cyprus coastal waters (outside protected areas and exclusion zones)

  Free-diving spearfishing is permitted along the Republic of Cyprus coastline outside marine protected areas, at least 100 m from organised swimming areas and 500 m from marinas and ports, with a valid Spear Gun amateur licence.

  Valid DFMR Spear Gun licence required; free-diving (apnea) only, no SCUBA or lights; marker buoy with red flag required; keep 100 m from organised swimming areas and 500 m from marinas/ports; national catch limits, minimum sizes and protected-species rules apply.

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مناطق ممنوع

• Lara-Toxeftra Turtle Reservemarine reserve (sea turtle nesting reserve)

  Marine protected area (sea turtle nesting reserve) on the south-western Akamas peninsula, Pafos district, set up in 1989 under the Fisheries Law Cap. 135 / Consolidated Fisheries Regulations 273/90 and added to the SPAMI list in 2013. Spearfishing and other fishing (except rod-and-line from the shore), and the entry/anchoring of vessels, are prohibited down to the 20 m isobath during the turtle nesting season 1 June - 30 September.

  spami.medchm.net
• Cape Greco / Cavo Greco Marine Protected Areamarine protected area / Natura 2000 site

  Protected marine area at the south-eastern tip of Cyprus (part of the Cavo Greco Natura 2000 site CY3000005). According to secondary sources, angling is allowed only in the designated 'Natural Zone' and only for holders of the professional coastal-angling permit, and recreational spearfishing is not permitted in the protected area. This restriction is reported by secondary sources only and has not been confirmed against an official DFMR / Natura 2000 instrument.

  angloinfo.com
• Organised swimming / bathing areas (buoyed zones)swimming/bathing exclusion zone

  Spearfishing is prohibited within organised swimming areas marked by buoys, and spearfishers must remain at least 100 m away from such organised swimming areas.

  angloinfo.com
• Marinas and ports (500 m exclusion)port / marina exclusion zone

  Spearfishing is prohibited within 500 m of marinas and ports.

  angloinfo.com
• Geroskipou (Moulia) Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reefmarine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

  One of six Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs established by Ministerial decree by the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), off Geroskipou (Moulia sea area), Paphos district. Fishing with all fishing gear, including recreational fishing and therefore spearfishing, is prohibited; the area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m. Passage of vessels within a 150 m radius of the reef point is also banned. The decree cites the geographic coordinate 34°43.003'N, 32°26.628'E for the reef.

  musan.com.cy
• Ayia Napa Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reef (MUSAN)marine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

  One of six DFMR Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs, established by Ministerial decree off Ayia Napa (Pernera Beach), Famagusta district. It hosts the MUSAN underwater sculpture museum (sculptures at 8-10 m) and the sunken Kyrenia wreck. Fishing by any means, including recreational fishing and spearfishing, is prohibited; vessel passage within 150 m of designated points is also banned. Area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m.

  musan.com.cy
• Larnaca Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reefmarine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

  One of six DFMR Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs established by Ministerial decree off Larnaca, in Larnaca Bay. Fishing with all fishing gear, including recreational fishing and spearfishing, is prohibited; the area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m. Coordinate is a representative center point on the Larnaca Bay coast; an exact decree boundary table was not retrievable.

  musan.com.cy
• Amathounta (Amathus) Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reefmarine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

  One of six DFMR Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs established by Ministerial decree off Amathounta (Amathus Bay), east of Limassol. All fishing activities, including recreational and commercial fishing and therefore spearfishing, are prohibited; the area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m. Coordinate is a representative center point off the Amathus coast.

  musan.com.cy
• Dasoudi (Limassol) Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reefmarine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

  One of six DFMR Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs established by Ministerial decree off the 'Dasoudi' coast of Limassol. Fishing with all fishing gear, including recreational fishing and spearfishing, is prohibited; the area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m. Coordinate is a representative center point off Dasoudi beach, Limassol.

  musan.com.cy
• Paralimni (Islands) Marine Protected Area with Artificial Reefmarine protected area / artificial reef (no-take)

  One of six DFMR Marine Protected Areas with Artificial Reefs established by Ministerial decree off Paralimni (the 'Islands'/Paralimni coast, Protaras area), Famagusta district. Fishing with all fishing gear, including recreational fishing and spearfishing, is prohibited; the area extends from the coast to a depth of 50 m. Coordinate is a representative center point off the Paralimni/Protaras coast.

  musan.com.cy