Spearfishing

At ELSE CODED, spearfishing is not about numbers.

Depth is only a parameter.

Reef. Coastal. Offshore. A demanding practice, driven by field reading, ethics and safety.

We practice reef spearfishing, coastal spearfishing, slow ambush approaches at first light, as well as offshore spearfishing, wreck dives, and night spearfishing when permitted and when the context requires it, particularly during bivouac expeditions.

These practices are part of our experience.

Our approach relies on reading the environment, understanding species behavior, currents, and surroundings. Not on electronics, nor on performance.

We do not spearfish to accumulate catches. We spearfish to feed ourselves, or to help local communities feed themselves.

Trophies are not the goal. Display boards even less. Large breeders are preserved, as they are the true guarantors of balance.

At ELSE CODED, we oppose tank-assisted spearfishing, even where it is legally permitted. This practice contradicts our vision, our respect for the environment, and the ethics we stand for.

Positioning: private expeditions, no mass tourism, no tank-assisted spearfishing, priority on safety and respect for the environment.

Spearfishing is a committed practice, even more so in tropical environments, where deep knowledge of the biotope, wildlife, and local regulations is essential.

For this reason, we only operate with experienced, autonomous spearfishers.

Unlike exotic fishing, we work exclusively with autonomous and experienced practitioners.

This choice is not a stance. It is a matter of safety, respect for the environment, and standards.