Fish inspectors have seized 237 kilos of undersized fish in Caleta de Vélez in the municipality of Vélez-Málaga.
Immature fish
Seprona officers have confiscated 222 kilos of immature fish in the town of Ubeda, Jaén.
Awareness campaign concerning immature fish
The Junta de Andalucía is launching a new campaign today raise awareness about the problems related to the consumption of immature fish.
Illegal fishing
The current economic situation has led to an upsurge in illegal fishing, particularly in the Torre del Mar area. A decade ago, the authorities almost wiped out the illegal ‘bolicheros’, expert fishermen whose name derives from the methods used to catch the fish. But they are now back, casting their fine mesh nets to trap immature fish.