The mayor of Castellón has requested a meeting with Minister Luis Planas for the second time to discuss the cuts in surveillance of the Columbretes Islands, given the approaching summer and the expected increase in boats and visitors. The new letter follows the response received to the communication sent on April 16th, which the city council considers to have provided no concrete answers.

As explained by Carrasco, despite receiving a reply, "issues remain unresolved according to our requests." Therefore, she deems it "necessary to hold a meeting with Minister Luis Planas as soon as possible, to analyze the current state of the control system, compare different viewpoints, and define concrete actions." The mayor emphasized the urgency of reinforcing Columbretes' security for the summer period.

The governing team warns of the potential consequences for this natural enclave of great ecological value. The lack of sufficient resources could encourage the presence of poachers and endanger the reserve's biodiversity. Carrasco stressed that "the Columbretes Islands Natural Marine Reserve is one of Castellón's greatest environmental treasures and cannot be left exposed to a lack of on-site surveillance."

The city council previously conveyed this concern to the Ministry on April 16th, requesting the reversal of staff cuts. The mayor insists on defending Columbretes as "a reference natural space for its ecological value and its importance to Castellón," calling for dialogue, coordination, and effective measures to ensure its surveillance throughout the year, especially during periods of greatest environmental pressure.

Carrasco remarked that the governing team "will not cease in its efforts until the best solution for the Columbretes Islands is achieved." "We will continue to insist with the Ministry, from institutional responsibility but also with firmness, because the protection of this enclave admits no further delay," she concluded.