Consume the tastefull spinefoot fish and protect marine biodiversity!
The dusky and the marbled spinefoot (rabbitfish) are two herbivore fish originating from the Red Sea that have invaded in the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Nowadays, they are thriving in greek seas threatening the populations of the native herbivores such as the salema fish and the parrotfish. Consumption of the rabbitfish can assist in protecting marine biodiversity and complementing the income of small scale artisanal fishermen. Yet, the rabbitfish is considered an exceptional dish in Cyprus pricing equally to groupers and white seabreams (25-30 € per kg).
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Contributing in the protection
The conservation and protection of the endangered species and their habitats depends on visitor’s behavior and therefore it is important during your stay in the Protected Area of the N.MP.Z.:
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Collect your litter and do not start a fire or camp
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In case you meet an endangered-protected species keep a distance of at least 15 meters
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At nesting beaches enjoy the sea and sun from 7.00 am staying at a maximum of 5 meters from the waterline. At sunset, please leave the beach to the sea turtles
You are kindly requested to follow instructions given by N.M.P.Z.’s Park Rangers