Revolutionary fertiliser could completely eliminate farm pollution in the Mar Menor
This natural, environmentally-friendly product will be trialled in the Region of Murcia over the next three years Before and after the use of natural zeolites to eliminate eutrophication  ..

The effects of macro-farms on the Mar Menor
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..

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 Alcá..

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar Menor
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..

Mar Menor beaches get a thorough spruce-up for Easter
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The work to recondition the playas aims to improve conditions for both tourists and the environment It’s all systems go to get the beaches of the Mar Menor and the municipality..

Europe imposes the first major sentence for nitrate pollution in the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The EU Court ruled that the Region of Murcia government did not apply "additional measures" before 2020 to protect the lagoon Spain has been condemned by the Court..

Torre Pacheco company fined millions for illegal dumping in the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The business pumped enough contaminated water to fill 767 Olympic swimming pools into the Murcia lagoon The multinational corporation G's España and its business holding company..

Sunken ships removed in major Mar Menor clean-up operation
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - A total of 45 submerged vessels will be extracted from the floor of the Murcia lagoon The Mar Menor is facing numerous challenges that threaten its ecological balance and to..

New law aims to safeguard the Mar Menor and promote sustainable energy
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The reform will drastically change environmental and economic activities in the Mar Menor Vox, a partner in the coalition government of the Region of Murcia, believes that the..

Ecological corridor planned around the Mar Menor to reduce the impact of flooding
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The eco-sustainable natural filter will protect the Murcia lagoon and surrounding land during periods of heavy rain The regional government of Murcia plans to create an ecological..

A new leaf for protection of the Mar Menor: Special Commission created to safeguard ecosystem
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Left and right have joined hands to advance environmental protection for the Mar Menor by creating an ‘Interadministrative Commission’ After many years, false starts, disagreements..

Another 2.6 million invested in the Mar Menor for 2024
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The fresh injection of funds will go towards preventing floods and leaks at the Murcia lagoon With the New Year comes new plans for the protection and conservation of the Mar..

Alarm after dead cormorants turn up on Mar Menor beaches
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - More dead birds have appeared around La Manga, but the deaths are not thought to be linked to pollution of the Mar Menor Several cormorants have been discovered dead on the shores..

Beach cleaning resumes on the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Algae and sludge will be removed from four Cartagena beaches The Scientific Advisory Committee of the Mar Menor gave the green light this week for several specialised teams to..

Medications and cosmetics pose a new threat to the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Scientists are examining the impact of new contaminants on the ecosystem of the Murcia lagoon The cosmetic and medical industries continue to develop innovative products in response..

Troubling report sheds light on the real causes of pollution in the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The environmental imbalance of the Mar Menor is caused by several different factors Europe’s largest lagoon has been balancing on a knife-edge for years and frequently swings..

Boat mooring banned in 4 areas of the Mar Menor to protect endangered seaweed
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The areas affected by the ban will be marked on Isla de la Perdiguera, Isla Mayor, Punta del Galán-Pedruchillo and Matas Gordas Spain’s Ministry of Transport, Mobility and..

Calls for restrictions on party boats on Region of Murcia beaches
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Dozens of fines have been handed out to boats anchoring too close to the Mar Menor coastline Since last summer groups have been petitioning against the presence of party boats..

WATCH: Poachers dump dozens of dead fish in waters of Los Nietos
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The Ministry of the Environment has ruled out a new episode of anoxia in the Mar Menor   Residents of Los Nietos were horrified when they woke on Tuesday morning, August 21..

Government gives in to pressure and extends Mar Menor building ban
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The law will block any development around the Mar Menor and prevent the lagoon from being left “unprotected” The regional government has made a complete about-turn this week..

Cartagena plans pilot project to remove sludge from the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Sludge on the southern shore of the Mar Menor has been reduced by 40% in the last two years Over the last 12 months, expert technicians have been studying the best ways to eliminate..

Outrage as building ban around the Mar Menor set to be lifted
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Dozens turned out to protest the lifting of the development ban around the Mar Menor lagoon The building moratorium on the Mar Menor will expire on Thursday August 3 as the local..

Mar Menor farmers fined more than half a million euros
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Farmers have been sanctioned for overflowing slurry pits and planting too close to the Mar Menor, among other things The Law for the Recovery and Protection of the Mar Menor..

Ecologists demand answers for the population boom of fried egg jellyfish in the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Top water quality and conditions are vital if the Mar Menor hospitality industry is to have a successful summer Summer is here and so begins the most precarious season for the..