However, sardines remained the most important species. In these ports, the catch of
secondary and other bycatch species comprised 79% of the total catch and 59% of
the economic value. In the ports of Malaga Bay (Caleta de Vélez, Malaga, and
Fuengirola), sardines comprise a higher percentage of the total catch. This area is the
only one with relevant levels of anchovy catches. In most western ports (Marbella
and Estepona), sardines are the most important species.
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