Javea Grapevine 187 2016 Six | Page 53

At the end of July, Xàbia Police surprised two men when they were fishing in the Marine Reserve of Cap de Sant Antoni, where it is totally illegal. It was during one of the daily surveillance trips. The agents opened proceedings against the two, one of whom is a French National, for fishing with a boat in a protected area and the extraction of fish. In addition, they seized all the gear, spear guns, wetsuits and buoys. The City Council reminds everyone that sport fishing is prohibited in the Marine Reserve, a protected area within the Natural Park Montgó area. This year, Xàbia is conducting special monitoring to stop poaching and to prevent the illegal sale of fish.