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United Kingdom · Spearfishing zone

Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs)

Prohibited zonemarine protected area

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs).

England's network of Marine Conservation Zones (and equivalent Nature Conservation MPAs in Scotland, plus SACs/SPAs UK-wide) protect habitats and species; spearfishing may be restricted or prohibited within designated sites. Specific site bylaws must be checked.

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

Before you dive

License for United Kingdom

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

No license requiredvia Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) / Marine Management Organisation (MMO)

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