Eritrea · Spearfishing zone
Eritrean Red Sea coast and Dahlak archipelago waters (outside protected areas/parks)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Eritrean Red Sea coast and Dahlak archipelago waters (outside protected areas/parks).
Fishing by any method (including spearfishing) is not prohibited in general Eritrean waters, but is subject to licensing where required (Art. 19), to protected-species and coral/shell rules (Art. 12), and to any management measures. Access to the coast and islands additionally requires Eritrean travel/coastal permits in practice.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Licence may be required under Art. 19; no fishing for protected species; no taking of coral or shells without the Minister's written permission; internal-travel and coastal-access permits required in practice.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Subject to any closed seasons/areas declared under Art. 9(2)(a).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
15.8333°N, 40.2000°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Eritrea
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Application to a licensing officer under Art. 20 of the Fisheries Proclamation No. 104/1998, via the Ministry of Marine Resources. In practice, coastal/island access and diving also require separate Eritrean travel permits.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org