Philippines · Spearfishing zone
Declared marine protected areas, fishery reserves, refuges and fish sanctuaries (nationwide)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Declared marine protected areas, fishery reserves, refuges and fish sanctuaries (nationwide).
All marine protected areas, fishery reserves, refuges and fish sanctuaries declared by BFAR/the Department or by LGUs are closed to fishing, including spearfishing, under Sec. 101 of the Fisheries Code (RA 8550 as amended by RA 10654). Hundreds of small LGU-declared MPAs exist along Philippine coasts; many are not signposted, so divers must verify locally.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Philippines
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Where required, permits/registration are handled at the municipal/city LGU level or by BFAR. Recreational divers should check with the local LGU or barangay before spearfishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bfar.da.gov.ph