Mar Menor jellyfish population could explode in the coming weeks
Anti-jellyfish nets will only be installed in four key locations along the Mar Menor this summer The decision has been made to erect anti-jellyfish on four Mar Menor beaches from the middle of..

Jellyfish nets will be installed at these four Mar Menor beaches this summer
Several shores in San Pedro and La Manga have been overrun by the slimy critters already Anti-jellyfish nets are being rolled out this summer after all at four Mar Menor beaches, with the authorities..

Illegal boat parties once again plague the Mar Menor
Rubbish, loud music, speeding jet skis and illicit boat anchoring are escalating in the Mar Menor Just a couple of weeks after the Maritime Authority, Guardia Civil and Local Police claimed they..

Mar Menor water temperature nears 30 degrees Celsius as heatwave threatens lagoon's delicate balance
Excessive warming has put the Mar Menor saltwater lagoon under severe environmental stress The Mar Menor, Spain’s largest saltwater lagoon, is approaching a critical environmental threshold as..

Mar Menor cracks down on unlicensed boats, illegal jetskis and dodgy rentals
In the last week alone, 32 separate incidents regarding thefts, incorrect paperwork and irresponsible anchoring in the Mar Menor were reported The summer season has barely started in the Mar Menor..

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harm
Ecologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acci..

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga finally set for full dismantling
After years of delays, the failed marina scheme will be removed and the damaged coastline restored Nearly 20 years after construction first began on the ill-fated Puerto Mayor marina beside the..

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..

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration Flagship
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The award acknowledges the outstand effort being made to conserve the Mar Menor lagoon The years-long efforts being made by the Region of Murcia and wider Spanish government..

Giant mussels return from brink of extinction in Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The endangered molluscs have once again started breeding in the lagoon A glimmer of life is returning to the long-suffering waters of the Mar Menor. In a discovery that has surprised..

Mar Menor environmental groups demand tougher boat and jet ski rules
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Ahead of the summer surge, campaigners want speed limits reduced and the fragile Mar Menor lagoon better protected Eleven neighbourhood and environmental groups have criticised..

New research uncovers cause of Mar Menor's mysterious white stain
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - While it might appear harmless, the murky patch has caused serious damage to the Murcia lagoon A team of scientists from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) has..

Cartagena to install 4 floating pontoons to protect swimmers and the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The temporary walkways will help swimmers avoid sludge while protecting Mar Menor marine life Cartagena City Council is planning to install four floating pontoons along the Mar..

Crushing disappointment as Mar Menor denied Biosphere Reserve status
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The Murcia government has decided against submitting the lagoon to UNESCO In a disappointing move, the Murcia regional government has decided not to pursue UNESCO Biosphere Reserve..

More than 900 eels released into the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - A major conservation project aims to study this endangered species and assess the impact of fishing More than 900 eels have been released into the Mar Menor as part of a major..

Seahorses all but vanish from the Mar Menor as conservation plans get underway
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The creation of new Posidonia meadows, a crucial habitat for the Mediterranean’s marine life, has entered a promising phase An ambitious environmental effort is underway along..

Council scraps Mar Menor rainwater project over land access row
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Cartagena forced to give back nearly €1.8 million in EU funding after being blocked from using private land   A rainwater collection project planned by Cartagena City Council..

New high-tech tool to track the health of the Mar Menor
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - An algorithm will monitor the chlorophyll level of the Mar Menor using satellite images A team of Spanish researchers has developed an innovative tool called Bela, designed to..

Anti-jellyfish nets could return to the Mar Menor this summer
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - A 20-day window is now open for public feedback on the regional government’s proposal The Mar Menor could see the return of anti-jellyfish nets this summer, though for now..

Illegal irrigation in the Mar Menor almost completely stamped out
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Almost 9,200 hectares of illegally irrigated Mar Menor farmland have now been restored After years of struggling with illegal irrigation on farms surrounding the Mar Menor..

Mar Menor weathers the recent storms and remains 'stable'
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - It will be another week or so before scientists know the true impact of the rains on the Mar Menor The recent torrential rains in the Region of Murcia have put the Mar Menor's ecological..

Mar Menor recovery gains momentum with 56 per cent of illegal irrigation land restored
ARCHIVED ARTICLE - The Region of Murcia government has also allocated 76 million to completely overhaul the outdated irrigation systems on farm land One of the largest obstacles facing the recovery..