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Open Image ModalFishermen on their fishing boats try to reach Gibraltar as British and Spanish patrol boats, right, block their access during a protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalFishermen on their fishing boats try to reach Gibraltar as British and Spanish patrol boats, left, block their access during a protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalFishermen on their fishing boats try to reach Gibraltar as British and Spanish patrol boats, unseen, block their access during a protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalBritish patrol boats, left and right, block access as a fisherman on his fishing boat, center, protests near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalBritish, left, and Spanish, center, patrol boats block access as fishermen on their fishing boat, right, protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalFishermen on their fishing boats try to reach Gibraltar as British and Spanish patrol boats, unseen, block their access during a protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting against the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalA British patrol boat, left, blocks access as fishermen, right, protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting against the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalA British patrol boat, right, and a Spanish patrol boat, center, block access to Gibraltar as fishermen on their fishing boats, left, protest near to La Linea de la Concepcion in front of Gibraltar, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Spanish fishermen in some 60 fishing boats are protesting against the building of an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which has also soured relations between Madrid and London. The fishermen say the reef of around 70 concrete blocks, some with steel rods protruding, can snare their nets. (AP Photo/Laura Leon) (credit:AP)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(09 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat (C) patrols the water near Spanish fishing boats during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(10 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat (L) approaches a Spanish fishing boat during a protest by Spanish fishermen near to an artificial reef in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-ROTA-POLITICS(11 of34)
Open Image ModalThe HMS Illustrious invincible-class light aircraft carriers of the British Royal Navy docks in the Naval Base of Rota on August 18, 2013 at a time of heightened tensions over Gibraltar, a rocky outpost on the southern coast of Spain. Defence officials said the training exercise has long been planned and follows similar deployments in 2011 and 2012, but it comes during a diplomatic spat between that erupted when the Spanish introduced additional checks at the border of Gibraltar in retaliation to Gibraltar's decision to drop concrete blocks in waters surrounding the tiny British outpost. AFP PHOTO/ JORGE GUERRERO (Photo credit should read Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(12 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat (L) and a Spanish Guardia Civil boat (R) patrol the water during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(13 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat patrols the water during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(14 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: Spanish fishing boats gather on the water during a protest in the sea near Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(15 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat (2nd L) and a Spanish Guardia Civil boat (2nd R) approach Spanish fishing boats during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(16 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat (L) approaches a Spanish fishing boat during a protest by Spanish fishermen near to an artificial reef in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-ROTA-POLITICS(17 of34)
Open Image ModalMe fish as tthe HMS Illustrious invincible-class light aircraft carriers of the British Royal Navy docks in the Naval Base of Rota on August 18, 2013 at a time of heightened tensions over Gibraltar, a rocky outpost on the southern coast of Spain. Defence officials said the training exercise has long been planned and follows similar deployments in 2011 and 2012, but it comes during a diplomatic spat between that erupted when the Spanish introduced additional checks at the border of Gibraltar in retaliation to Gibraltar's decision to drop concrete blocks in waters surrounding the tiny British outpost. AFP PHOTO/ JORGE GUERRERO (Photo credit should read Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(18 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police prevent Spanish fishermen from entering waters around the Rock of Gibraltar during protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(19 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police prevent Spanish fishermen from entering waters around the Rock of Gibraltar during protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(20 of34)
Open Image ModalSupporters of Gibraltar's authorities, one of them waving a flag of Gibraltar, protest from the coast as Spanish fishermen protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(21 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police prevent Spanish fishermen from entering waters around the Rock of Gibraltar during protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(22 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police surround Spanish fishermen as they protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(23 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police prevent Spanish fishermen from entering waters around the Rock of Gibraltar during protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(24 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police surround Spanish fishermen as they protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(25 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A British Royal Navy vessel and a Spanish Guardia Civil boat patrol the water during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(26 of34)
Open Image ModalVessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police surround Spanish fishermen as they protest in the bay of Algeciras, near the Rock of Gibraltar, on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(27 of34)
Open Image ModalA man wearing a shirt with a Spanish flag looks on as vessels of the Guardia Civil and Gibraltar police surround Spanish fishermen during protest in the bay of Algeciras, near the Rock of Gibraltar, on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(28 of34)
Open Image ModalA vessel of the Guardia Civil prevent Spanish fishermen from entering waters around the Rock of Gibraltar during protest in the bay of Algeciras on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(29 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: President of the local Fishermen's Union, Leoncio Fernadez's (C) boat sails during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border while a plane is landing on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(30 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: President of the local Fishermen's Union, Leoncio Fernandez's boat (C) sails on the water surrounded by Gibraltar police and Spanish Guardia Civils boats during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border while a plane is landing on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(31 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A British Royal Navy vessel approaches a Spanish fishing boat during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
SPAIN-BRITAIN-GIBRALTAR-DIPLOMACY-PROTEST-FISHING(32 of34)
Open Image ModalA Spanish fisherman holds a Spanish flag during a protest in the bay of Algeciras, near the Rock of Gibraltar, on August 18, 2013. A Spanish protest fleet of 38 fishing boats sailed towards Gibraltar today to demand the British outpost remove 70 concrete blocks it has dropped in their fishing grounds. British naval and Gibraltar police patrols blocked the Spanish boats from entering disputed waters around the concrete reef, which has sparked an angry row between London and Madrid. AFP PHOTO / MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(33 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A British Royal Navy vessel (L) and a Gibraltar police boat patrol the water during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Spanish Fishermen Stage Protest In Disputed Waters Near Artificial Reef(34 of34)
Open Image ModalGIBRALTAR - AUGUST 18: A Gibraltar police boat, Spanish Guardia Civil boat and Spanish fishing boats sail during a protest by Spanish fishermen in the sea near the Spain/Gibraltar border on August 18, 2013 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Spanish fishermen held a protest over the Gibraltar government's decision to drop concrete blocks in to the sea to create an artificial reef, which they claim has a negative impact on their ability to fish in the area. British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the European Commission to investigate the increase in Spain's security checks at their border with Gibraltar, claiming that they contravene EU rules on the right of free movement. The Spanish Government claims that the tightened measures are intended to tackle smuggling. British Royal Navy warships are due to stop over in Gibraltar ahead of planned military exercises in the Mediterranean and Gulf. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)