MAR MENOR PROBLEMS

How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures riseThese native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play a part in restoring the Mar Menor. These oysters are natural water filters.. 20/02/2026

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026

How the Mar Menor recovery money is being spent: Less than a fifth used so farSome key projects have begun across the Region of Murcia, like dune restoration and flood prevention The Ministry for Ecological Transition has given an update on just how much they have spent so far of the €675 million allocated .. 10/02/2026

The effects of macro-farms on the Mar MenorOfficials in the Region have been asked for information on the environmental impact of these large pig farms A request has been made to authorities in the Region of Murcia to present information relevant to all the macro-farms that have been authorised.. 14/01/2022

Plan para la protección del borde litoral del Mar Menor Click here to see the full document in Spanish:Plan para la protección del borde litoral del Mar Menor Published on 25/06/2020. Join the Mar Menor group on Facebook for info about Los Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar.. 26/06/2020

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar MenorThe problems faced by the Mar Menor are caused by a complex combination of factors, making easy solutions equally difficult to find Anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida will be.. 31/01/2020

Work begins to save the dunes in six areas of La Manga del Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - Six dune areas will be restored with native plants and invasive species removed to protect the coast Nature has scored an important win in the dunes of La Manga as the battle over this undeveloped stretch of coast continues.. 05/02/2026

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to declare the European eel an endangered species. This way.. 02/02/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount.. 26/01/2026

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in.. 23/01/2026

Murcia maps out major nature restoration plans under EU rulesARCHIVED ARTICLE - The Mar Menor, riverbanks and grasslands are among the areas set for environmental recovery Plans are now underway to decide which natural areas in the Region of Murcia will be restored under a major European Union environmental.. 16/01/2026

Mar Menor recovery shows promise, but ministers warn progress will take timeARCHIVED ARTICLE - Early signs of improvement are encouraging, yet scientists and officials stress patience and sustained action “The complete recovery of the Mar Menor takes time.” That is the clear message from the regional Minister for.. 13/01/2026

Murcia tackles toxic mining waste to reduce health risksARCHIVED ARTICLE - Authorities are cleaning up old mining sites in Murcia to keep communities and waterways safe from toxic soil and heavy metals Murcia has been dealing with the long-term effects of mining for decades. Old mining operations, particularly.. 12/01/2026

Government pumps another €20 million into the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The new €20 million package will allow eight towns to upgrade sewage systems and support ongoing efforts to restore the Mar Menor The Spanish government is stepping up efforts to clean up the Mar Menor with a second &euro.. 18/12/2025

Resignations shake newly formed Mar Menor oversight committeeARCHIVED ARTICLE - The resignations come just months after the committee helped secure legal protection for the Mar Menor The committee created to protect the Mar Menor has taken a major blow, with two senior figures stepping down just months after.. 17/12/2025

Mar Menor begins showing early signs of recoveryARCHIVED ARTICLE - New IEO findings point to the first modest recovery of native seagrass since the 2016 collapse The poor old Mar Menor may finally be turning a corner. A new report from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO.. 12/12/2025

New hidden mercury source discovered in Mar Menor lagoon raises environmental concernsARCHIVED ARTICLE - Groundwater flow releases legacy mercury, threatening to increase toxic methylmercury as climate change worsens conditions A research team led by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) has uncovered a new, previously overlooked.. 19/11/2025

Community to tackle rubbish 'Hotspot' at Mar Menor in major land and sea clean-upARCHIVED ARTICLE - Volunteers, divers and local groups join forces this Saturday to restore the wetlands and beaches next to Bahía Bella A massive clean-up operation is set to take place in one of the Mar Menor lagoon’s most polluted areas.. 12/11/2025

Torre Pacheco is turning a flood risk into a green space for the public to enjoyARCHIVED ARTICLE - A project to restore the ecosystem of the Rambla Sur will also protect residents and the Mar Menor Torre Pacheco has launched a project to reduce the risk of flooding while at the same time restoring the environmental and aesthetic.. 29/10/2025

Storm winds bring sudden relief as Mar Menor's oxygen crisis vanishes overnightARCHIVED ARTICLE - Wildlife mortality risk drops as lebeche winds restore oxygen levels, but experts urge continued vigilance Only yesterday it was reported that the Mar Menor was facing a genuine environmental emergency, as oxygen-starved waters in.. 28/10/2025