Ilhéu de Cima (Rede de Áreas Marinhas Protegidas do Porto Santo)

Ilhéu de Cima is the most strictly protected zone within the Porto Santo Marine Protected Areas Network (RAMPPS), established by Decreto Legislativo Regional n.º 32/2008/M. Within the marine area surrounding this islet all fishing activities are prohibited — including recreational fishing and underwater hunting (spearfishing) — making it the only total no-take zone in the network. Across the rest of the network spearfishing is permitted only with authorization/licence.