Javea Grapevine Issue 174 - 2015 | Page 30

the extra land by catching and eating a small squid, according to the report from the spotter at Cabo de las Huertas. In total, the data reveals that there were at least 16 marine species spotted during the census, a total of more than 10,000 birds, and at least two of the watch points also had the pleasure of observing bottlenose dolphins, perhaps curious of the activity taking place. For full story see The leader.es 2014 warmest since at least 1950 in the Comunidad Valenciana with an average temperature of 16.3 % and 30% less rainfall than average. The areas which usually record the most rainfall (Marina Alta, Safor and Ribera) have been the hardest hot with the Marina Alta receiving only 36% of its annual rainfall accumulating a deficit of 64% From: EuropaPress: Alicante Ports Authority states Xàbia’s stance “relevant” Xàbia’s Mayor Chulvi met with the President of the Alicante Ports authority on Wednesday, who stated that the stance taken by Xàbia concerning the development of the San Antonio lighthouse was “relevant” to the assessment of the project to build an hotel there. This give hope that the project may be stopped. From Las Provincias: Puertos garantizar... Xàbia Town Hall reports that building a hotel on the site of the Cap de Sant Antoni lighthouse clashes with five planning regulations. The council has prepared urban, environmental and safety reports to substantiate the rejection of this project. For Mayor Chulvi’s facebook statement in English see: San Antonio Lighthouse Time to set up personalised Municipal payments plan extended Taxpayers in Jávea will have longer to set up a customised tax payment plan after mayor José Chulvi signed a resolution to extend the deadline for doing so to Friday 16th January. This pioneering tool launched by the local tax collection service allows residents to spread their tax obligations across the year to suit their own financial schedule as well as offering up to 4% discount for those who settled their balances before January 16th (note that there is no penalty for those who pay later in the year) For full story see: Javeamigos Is Recreational fishing in the Mediterranean harming the environment? Up to 10% of adults living in developed countries fish for food and recreation, they are not commercial fishermen. In the Mediterranean Sea that could be up to 10% of the total production of fisheries. Commercial fishing gets a lot of attention because it is a well-monitored and well-managed industry but a new study says recreational fishing and the authors are demanding greater control. The researchers used the results of 24 studies carried out in 15 marine areas in Spain, France, Italy and Turkey Jávea Grapevine February 2015| Who do you know who is British and lives abroad? The next UK election is the most important in a generation - and it’s vital that everyone who can vote in UK General Elections helps to secure a better future for Britain. Over 5 million British people live abroad, virtually )