Mozambique · Spearfishing zone
Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve (now part of Maputo National Park)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve (now part of Maputo National Park).
Partial marine reserve in Maputo Province (approx. 673 km2), proclaimed 2021 as part of Maputo National Park. No-take sanctuary zones (Machangulo, KaNyaka) and species closures; fishing governed by the management plan.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
26.8400°S, 32.8900°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Mozambique
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply individually using the Annex IV model form with an identity document (passport for foreigners). Submitted to the provincial body responsible for fisheries management (or delegated entity / Maritime Office). Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. May be issued electronically.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · parquemaputo.gov.mz