Saudi Arabia · Spearfishing zone
Farasan Islands Marine Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Farasan Islands Marine Reserve.
Marine protected area in the southeastern Red Sea, about 42 km off Jazan, covering roughly 6,800 sq km of coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves. Established 1989, supervised by the National Center for Wildlife; designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2021. Falls under the Article 73 ban on fishing in protected areas.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
16.7000°N, 42.1200°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Saudi Arabia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to a MEWA branch with: medical fitness certificate, ID/residence copy, a recognised diving certificate, photos and a signed liability undertaking (Article 88), plus security approval from the Ministry of Interior. Border Forces issue operating permits for diving/fishing equipment (Article 20).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mewa.gov.sa