Fishing frenzy
AN unexpected outcome from the recent storms is a glut of fish being caught by anglers fishing off Denia’s beaches. Storm Gloria destroyed a large number of the cages that offshore fish farms use to store their stock, and while many perished in the storm a number have ended up being hooked by lucky fishermen. However, there are environmental concerns that the hundreds of thousands of bream and other species may unbalance the delicate marine ecosystem. No-one is really sure how long the fish will survive in the wild as they are used to being fed rather than having to fend for themselves. The situation in Denia is being repeated up and down the Valencian coast with farms in Calpe, Cullera and Valencia among others losing tons of their stock.
