The latest Mar Menor theft has majorly disrupted a vital three-year study of the fragile lagoon ecosystem Efforts to restore the Mar Menor have taken another hit after a key scientific experiment..

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..

The OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most..

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 - This is the first trial of its kind since the Mar Menor was granted legal personhood in 2022 Three and a half years after the Spanish Parliament recognised the legal personality..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Los Alcázares is the first to get the green light to manually remove Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor Copious amounts of rain over the last few months means that the Mar..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Heavy rain across Murcia has caused a worse biomass build-up than ever before The amount of rotting algae being removed from the Mar Menor this winter has surged, with January..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference when..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - These 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..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The 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..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Some 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..