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Spearfishing implies breath-hold diving—shallow-water blackout kills experienced divers without buddy supervision and recovery plans. Crowded summer bays are poor training venues; take certified freedive courses before considering harvest dives.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Atlantic General Hospital · U.S. Coast Guard
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
