San Javier farmer jailed for dumping brine into the Mar Menor
The man was sentenced to 15 months behind bars for polluting the Murcia lagoon The Provincial Court of Murcia has sentenced a farmer to 15 months in prison and fined him €900 after he admitted..

Bright green water raises concerns at Los Alcázares beaches
Los Alcázares Town Council has issued a statement after images of the unusual green colour flooded social media and prompted concern among residents Los Alcázares Town Council made a statement..

The little-known project to restore the spa and restaurant in the waters of the Mar Menor, and why it may not be such a good idea...
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 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..

A €281 million plan to save the Mar Menor takes a completely different approach to those that came before
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Rather than focusing on the lagoon itself, a new 16-year strategy targets the entire watershed that feeds it, from mountain ravines to the coastline Anyone who lives near the Mar..

New groundwater network aims to protect Mar Menor as nutrient-laden water pours in
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - More than 10 cubic hectometres of nutrient-rich water have flowed into the Mar Menor this year The Mar Menor is under growing pressure from rising groundwater and polluted run..

WATCH! Thousands form human chain around Mar Menor in Murcia to demand protection
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - People gathered in Los Alcázares and other locations across Murcia to show their support for the lagoon   Playa de Carrión 2,Los Alcázares. Gracias por hacerlo posible..

Scientists warn Mar Menor's mysterious 'white patch' is creating an underwater desert
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - 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..

€11.5 million funding for new projects to reduce livestock pollution in the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - 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..

Why are there far fewer jellyfish in the Mar Menor this summer
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - 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..

Date confirmed for this summer's 'Embrace the Mar Menor' human chain
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..

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaign
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..

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's future
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..

New study identifies hidden pollution source beneath the Mar Menor
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..

Alarm in La Manga as dozens of dead fish appear near Mar Menor shoreline
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..

Mar Menor now shelters one of the Mediterranean's most endangered species
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..

Petition to ban jet skis in the Mar Menor gains 26,000 signatures
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..

Microplastics found in Mar Menor blue crabs raise food safety concerns
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..

Murcia's Portmán Bay and Mar Menor handed Black Flags over pollution and mismanagement
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..

New AI smart buoys installed to keep watch over the Mar Menor
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..

New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summer
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..

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report back
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..