Sport fishermen flock here for the superb catches, many of them great fighters, such as the barracuda, marlin, sailfish and tuna. The main season is from September to March although fishing is possible all year round within the reef and channel.

The area has been recognized internationally as an important biodiversity site. The Park has national importance as one of the few remaining reef complexes within Tanzania's coastal waters, relatively intact and the productive fisheries and other marine resources provide food and income for the local community.