1. No money is being paid to the Cederberg Municipality for the protection of marine resources in Elands Bay. However, the Department has a presence on the West Coast, with Compliance Offices in Saldanha, Elands Bay, Lamberts Bay, Jacobs Baai, St Helena Bay, Ysterfontein, Doringbaai and Port Nolloth. In addition, the Department regularly deploys a Fisheries Patrol Vessel to the West Coast. Joint Operations with other law enforcement agencies are frequently carried out, intensifying during the high seasons.
2. For security and safety reasons, the Department does not disclose the personal details of its personnel.