Marshall Islands · Spearfishing zone
Majuro Atoll lagoon and reefs (general subsistence/recreational fishing)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Majuro Atoll lagoon and reefs (general subsistence/recreational fishing).
Recreational and subsistence reef and lagoon fishing is generally practised around the capital atoll. No national recreational licence is required, but landowner permission is needed for shore access and community-managed restricted areas may apply.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No SCUBA/underwater breathing apparatus while harvesting (per Fish Harvest Regulations 2020, secondary source); no poisons/explosives; protected-species rules for sharks and turtles; landowner permission required for shore access.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
7.1167°N, 171.1857°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Marshall Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.