Pakistan · Spearfishing zone
Churna Island Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Churna Island Marine Protected Area.
Marine Protected Area designated in 2024 (Balochistan) to protect corals and fish. Notification bans explosives, chemicals, scuba guns and spear guns, and restricts the taking of endangered species including corals, marine mammals and whale sharks.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
24.8667°N, 66.6667°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Pakistan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
For EEZ fishing, via the licensing authority designated by the Federal Government (Marine Fisheries Department). Provincial fisheries departments for territorial waters.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fao.org