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..

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..

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..

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 - 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED 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..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Scientists raise alarm as water stratification and lack of oxygen threaten the lagoon’s southern ecosystems For years, Mar Menor has been under siege from recurring environmental..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Native oysters could help clean the lagoon’s waters as scientists warn of dangerously low oxygen levels The Mar Menor’s first oyster reef has been launched in a bid to help..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The Murcia lagoon was hit by up to 100,000 litres per second of sediment-filled freshwater during Friday's intense rainfall Once again, one of the biggest victims of DANA Alice..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Rising water temperatures have scientists worried that vulnerable species could die off and trigger another ecological disaster There's a silent but relentless enemy creeping..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Authorities act swiftly to protect the natural environment of Los Alemanes in La Manga A jet ski gathering and an unauthorised campsite on Los Alemanes beach, located at kilometre..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Manager of Torre Pacheco farm given one-year suspended sentence and ordered to pay over €118,000 A second farm manager has been handed a conviction for polluting the Mar Menor..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Citizen divers and scientists use technology and teamwork to safeguard Mediterranean’s rarest shellfish There’s fresh reason to celebrate under the waters of the Mar Menor as..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - After reaching dangerous highs, the temperature of the lagoon has stabilised at 29ºC The Mar Menor is showing signs of recovery after a worrying heat spike in July pushed its..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Residents demand tougher enforcement as fines double and boat gatherings overwhelm the lagoon   The summer boating season in the Mar Menor is sparking renewed frustration among..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Fifth annual human chain calls for urgent action to protect the troubled lagoon   For the fifth summer in a row, locals and holidaymakers lined the shores of the Mar Menor to..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - While this is good news, the experts warn that the lagoon is still under stress The late July rains in the Region of Murcia have brought some welcome relief to the Mar Menor...