Cameroon · Spearfishing zone
Douala-Edea National Park (coastal/marine sections)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Douala-Edea National Park (coastal/marine sections).
Protected coastal and mangrove area south of Douala (Littoral/South regions) with sensitive estuarine and marine habitat; fishing in protected park waters is restricted and subject to park management. Affected by the Kribi deep-sea port development. Spearfishing within protected park boundaries should be treated as prohibited absent specific authorization.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
3.5000°N, 9.8500°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Cameroon
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA). Conditions for permits and for the various types of fishing (including underwater and sport/recreational fishing) are to be fixed by Regulation under the 2024 law.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org