Last Thursday, Sea Shepherd volunteers spotted a free-diver who was catching sea urchins in the B Zone of the Plemmirio Marine Reserve Area in Siracusa. The Port Authority and the Provincial Police were alerted immediately. The latter saw to the release of the sea urchins and took the poacher into custody at the central police station. Siracusa's Provincial Police also confiscated the poaching gear and reported the diver to the Judicial Authority.

The daytime and nighttime patrolling activity by Sea Shepherd is carried out within the framework of Operation Siracusa, teaming up with the relevant authorities to defend marine life and to put a stop to any activity that may threaten protected species.

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