First fishing zone (lagoons, rivers and coastal waters out to 6 nautical miles)

Salt and brackish waters of lagoons and rivers up to 6 nautical miles from the baselines, reserved for artisanal fishing and aquaculture. Sport fishing is authorised in all zones cited in Article 10 (Art. 18); this inshore zone is where freediving spearfishing in apnea is practicable.

Apnea (freediving) only; spear/projectile must be muscle-powered; no SCUBA; sport-fishing campaign authorisation and permit required; protected species and undersized fish prohibited.

Open periods set by regulation; fishing outside open periods is sanctioned (Art. 87).