Vessel Flags and Divers 

Sport fishing regulations apply to collecting and spear fishing by divers. Divers are advised to check
the closure listings by Area to determine if there are any closures that affect them as divers.

Note: All tidal waters within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve are closed to scuba and skin dive fishing for all species, all year.

Spear fishing is fishing by means of a spear propelled by a spring, an elastic band, compressed air, a bow or by hand. Spear fishing for salmon, trout, char, sturgeon and most species of shellfish is prohibited.

	The red and white flag carried on a buoy is used to mark areas where skindiving is in progress. Boaters should reduce their speed and maintain a distance (ie:100 m) from dive flags.
	The International Code Flag A (or Alfa /Alpha flag) indicates that the vessel displaying it is involved in a diving activity.

Search and Rescue or Diver Distress

Dial 1-800-567-5111 or ask the operator for marine distress.