Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Spearfishing zone
Bonaire National Marine Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bonaire National Marine Park.
Entire waters around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire from the high-water line to 60 m depth. Spearfishing and possession of mechanical underwater hunting gear / hand spears are totally prohibited (Art. 10). Only lionfish hunting with a STINAPA ELF tool/permit is exempt.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
12.1800°N, 68.2800°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Bonaire: pay the nature fee online via STINAPA (QR-code receipt); lionfish ELF tools and permission are obtained from STINAPA, in practice through authorized dive operators. St. Eustatius: pay the nature fee via STENAPA. Saba: via the Saba Conservation Foundation.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · stinapabonaire.org
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