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site was soon dropped when it was discovered that the<br />
revenue was being used to buy better fishing gear and<br />
hence removing fish at a higher rate. Humphead wrasses<br />
are especially threatened and divers often go years<br />
without spotting a single individual. It was particularly<br />
noted the rare red fin wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis)<br />
thrives in Verde Island.<br />
Isla Verde is isolated<br />
from the rest of<br />
the province. While<br />
Batangas City is<br />
developed, the island<br />
is far from it.<br />
There is a complete<br />
moratorium of all<br />
types of fishing in<br />
the Batangas Bays<br />
and around Mindoro<br />
island. The fish sold<br />
in the markets of<br />
Puerto Galera comes<br />
from distance places<br />
such as Romblon.<br />
This is a very healthy sign for the development of the<br />
marine diversity and thanks for the municipal councils<br />
that administer the fishing ban. However, destructive<br />
fishing practices continue in other parts of the strait that<br />
should soon be brought under control.<br />
Isla Verde is isolated from the rest of the province. While<br />
Batangas City is developed, the island is far from it. For<br />
years, the residents of Isla Verde relied on noisy, smoky<br />
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