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 (ICM-CSIC) has uncovered..

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 - 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...

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Another spike in chlorophyll levels has raised serious concerns about the fragile state of the Mar Manor lagoon Despite the removal of more than 4,200 tonnes of algae from the..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Lifeguards raised the red flags on these beaches to stop people going in the water as a precautionary measure Swimming in the water has been temporarily banned off the Playa..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - More than one kilometre of ageing sewer pipe infrastructure has been renewed in these three Cartagena districts The regional government has completed the rehabilitation of over..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Scientists warn that "there is a high risk" of marine life dying in the Mar Menor if conditions don’t improve The Mar Menor is once again in environmental trouble..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Mar Menor coastal authorities are taking a much tougher line this summer against activity that could damage the lagoon Illegal boat parties and anchoring in protected areas of..

ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The closure is motivated by the results of a water sample taken on July 14 indicating the presence of unhealthy levels of bacteria The red flag which denotes that going in the..