MAR MENOR PROBLEMS

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar MenorThe OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most talked-about sites in the Region of Murcia and the latest announcement..

The Mar Menor makes history with its own representatives in courtThis is the first trial of its kind since the Mar Menor was granted legal personhood in 2022 Three and a half years after the Spanish Parliament recognised the legal personality of the Mar Menor and its basin, and a year after the Council of Ministers..

Specialist divers are heading into the Mar Menor to tackle the invasive algae choking the lagoonLos Alcázares is the first to get the green light to manually remove Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor Copious amounts of rain over the last few months means that the Mar Menor is facing a growing algae problem, and one local council has.. 04/03/2026

The effects of macro-farms on the Mar MenorOfficials 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 relevant to all the macro-farms that have been authorised.. 14/01/2022

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 Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar.. 26/06/2020

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar MenorThe 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 Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida will be.. 31/01/2020

Record January for algae removal in the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - Heavy rain across Murcia has caused a worse biomass build-up than ever before The amount of rotting algae being removed from the Mar Menor this winter has surged, with January figures up by as much as 60% compared to previous years.. 25/02/2026

Playa Honda's storm tank is protecting the Mar Menor and preventing floodingARCHIVED ARTICLE - The €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference when heavy rain arrives. The facility, which has been.. 25/02/2026

How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures riseARCHIVED ARTICLE - These native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play a part in restoring the Mar Menor. These oysters are.. 20/02/2026

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater.. 17/02/2026

How the Mar Menor recovery money is being spent: Less than a fifth used so farARCHIVED ARTICLE - Some key projects have begun across the Region of Murcia, like dune restoration and flood prevention The Ministry for Ecological Transition has given an update on just how much they have spent so far of the €675 million.. 10/02/2026

Work begins to save the dunes in six areas of La Manga del Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - Six dune areas will be restored with native plants and invasive species removed to protect the coast Nature has scored an important win in the dunes of La Manga as the battle over this undeveloped stretch of coast continues.. 05/02/2026

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to declare the European eel an endangered species. This way.. 02/02/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount.. 26/01/2026

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorARCHIVED ARTICLE - The eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in.. 23/01/2026

Murcia maps out major nature restoration plans under EU rulesARCHIVED ARTICLE - 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 major European Union environmental.. 16/01/2026

Mar Menor recovery shows promise, but ministers warn progress will take timeARCHIVED ARTICLE - 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 the regional Minister for.. 13/01/2026

Murcia tackles toxic mining waste to reduce health risksARCHIVED ARTICLE - 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. Old mining operations, particularly.. 12/01/2026

Government pumps another €20 million into the Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 to clean up the Mar Menor with a second &euro.. 18/12/2025

Resignations shake newly formed Mar Menor oversight committeeARCHIVED 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, with two senior figures stepping down just months after.. 17/12/2025