Papua New Guinea · Spearfishing zone
Murat Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Murat Marine Protected Area.
MPA in New Ireland Province declared 12-13 November 2023 (part of >1.5 million hectares / >16,000 km2 of new protection with the Lovongai MPA). Provides full protection for marine turtles, dugongs, whales and dolphins, and (in five of the six wards) all other shark and ray species, plus first-ever rules protecting sawfish and rhino rays. Taking these protected species - including by spearfishing - is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
2.6000°S, 150.4000°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Papua New Guinea
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.