Sierra Leone · Spearfishing zone
Yawri Bay Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Yawri Bay Marine Protected Area.
Designated Marine Protected Area; shallow coastal wetland of intertidal mudflats and mangroves, important fish spawning ground and Important Bird Area. Fishing restricted/managed under the MPA framework.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
8.0330°N, 13.0830°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Sierra Leone
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Director of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Details and fees are set under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations 2019.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · sliepa.gov.sl