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)