Spearfishingtravel.com actively encourages spearos to think about the future & others, hunting selectively and only taking what will be consumed. 

The ocean is an amazing yet very fragile ecosystem, and is currently in danger to the extreme pressure put upon it by the global commercial fishing industry. 

While spearfishing has a very small impact, everyone’s effort can help.  While Spearfishingtravel.com cannot control what people do in the water, we do ask that travelers visiting ANY spearfishing destination to respect the local people, their cultures, and of course, their oceans.  If spearos arrive to a foreign spot and go kill everything they see, this spot will not last long and our community will keep getting negative press. 

So please, take care of our oceans!

Here are some interesting links that promote responsible fishing & ocean conservation:

www.thefra.org

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/

http://www.fintalk.com/resources/conservation.html

http://www.mcsuk.org/

www.oceanconservancy.org

www.savethefish.org

Spearfishing Code of Conduct
The Responsible Spearfisher:
1. Values and respects the marine environment and all living things in it.
2. Employs the selectivity of spearfishing to take only what is needed.
3. Uses patience and awareness in targeting fish, and avoids undersized or overfished species to help ensure healthy fish stocks now and into the future.
4. Recognizes the limits of their ability, experience and equipment, only pursuing prey when there is a high likelihood of success.
5. Strives to dispatch their selected fish in a prompt and effective manner.
6. Processes their catch to maintain quality and avoid waste.
7. Undertakes to learn and comply with applicable laws and regulations and follows safe spearfishing practices.
8. Helps others to enjoy and respect the marine environment through exemplary conduct and mentorship.
9. Recognizes the significance of promoting accurate perceptions of spearfishing.
10. Upholds the highly selective, honorable and ethical nature of responsible spearfishing.

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