A new scientific study has found the phenomenon is blocking sunlight, destroying underwater seagrass and leaving parts of the lagoon with just three fish species At first glance, it just looks..

Scientists, universities and livestock farmers will work together over the next three years to trial cleaner farming methods and reduce pollution at its source More than €11.5 million is being..

Anti-jellyfish nets are helping protect popular beaches, but scientists say changing water temperatures are the real reason numbers are lower this summer If you've been enjoying a swim in the Mar..

A lifelong landmark in Lo Pagán may return to its former glory, but there are serious questions to be answered as to whether it actually should For much of the mid-20th century, the Floridablanca..

Officials 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..

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 Alcá..

The 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..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - More than 40 organisations are backing this year's event, with human chains planned at rivers, lakes and coastlines across Spain and around the world A total of 45 environmental..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The head of the Nautical Association of the Region of Murcia argues that decades of research into the lagoon's problems has never pointed the finger at recreational boating The Mar..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Scientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect Mediterranean..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - A new study by the University of Barcelona suggests underground water flowing through the seabed is carrying up to 90% of the harmful nutrients entering the Mar Menor The Mar..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The discovery prompted fears of a repeat of previous ecological crises, but authorities say there is no threat to the Mar Menor Artistic representation    Residents and..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The critically endangered fan mussel  now survives in only two significant locations in Spain, with the Mar Menor playing an increasingly important role in its recovery The..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Petition organisers say the lagoon's recovery remains fragile and are calling for a permanent ban on jet skis to help protect wildlife and water quality A petition by Abracemos..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Research by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography found microplastics in 100% of blue crabs tested from the Mar Menor A study by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - This year, the Region is celebrating a record-breaking number of Blue Flags but there are still serious environmental concerns The Region of Murcia has picked up two dreaded..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The high-tech devices will monitor the health of the Murcia lagoon’s water in real time The Mar Menor lagoon has a new set of eyes watching over it, with smart buoys now in..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - 61 regulated anchorage points will be installed around two of the lagoon's islands, with bookings opening from July 1 Anyone planning to drop anchor near the islands of the Mar Menor..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - A Mar Menor conservation group is asking swimmers and snorkellers to help track beach and water conditions this summer The Mar Menor eco- group Por Un Mar Vivo has launched its..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - A San Pedro del Pinatar farm manager has admitted to illegally dumping nitrate-laden water into the lagoon Another agricultural businessman has been convicted in connection with..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The long-awaited regulation will tighten controls on pollution entering the sea, covering wastewater plants, desalination facilities and industrial sites Murcia is preparing..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Environmental organisation says the regional government's latest proposals repeat measures that have failed for more than two decades to stop pollution reaching the Mar Menor..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Work has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor is once..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The University of Murcia is leading a €450,000 research project to achieve the first captive breeding of the Mediterranean prawn The Mediterranean prawn has traditionally had..