Our club members selectively target species based on regulations and ethics, and with no by-catch, one of the main problems with the professional fishing industry. In contrast with many other fishing techniques like nets or lines, spearfishing is an extremely selective activity. The diver sees the fish before attempting to catch it and can therefore avoid taking small or immature fish.

Unlike many commercial fishing practices, spearfishing does not damage the sea floor, kelp forest, or reefs.

Spearfishers dive without the help of any breathing apparatus, and hunt the fish in their environment. This places the diver directly in the food chain, allowing an increased appreciation of the catch and the environment. Divers catch only a handful of fish for eating with their family, and by law are prohibited from selling any fish.

Before any fish can be speared many years of training and experience are required, as well as a demanding level of fitness in order to achieve a breath-hold of 1-3 minutes. These requirements result in dramatic reduction in fish being harvested.