MAR MENOR PROBLEMS

Scientists warn Mar Menor's mysterious 'white patch' is creating an underwater desertA 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, it just looks like a strange white patch on the water. But beneath.. 31/07/2026

€11.5 million funding for new projects to reduce livestock pollution in the Mar MenorScientists, 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 €11.5 million is being invested in eight new projects that will look.. 29/07/2026

Why are there far fewer jellyfish in the Mar Menor this summerAnti-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 a swim in the Mar Menor this summer, you may have noticed there.. 28/07/2026

Date confirmed for this summer's 'Embrace the Mar Menor' human chainMore 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 organisations and community groups are behind this year's.. 22/07/2026

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaignThe 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 Menor has been at the centre of environmental concern for years. The.. 16/07/2026

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 floating spa and restaurant was a defining feature.. 25/03/2026

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

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's futureARCHIVED 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 coastlines from environmental issues.. 14/07/2026

New study identifies hidden pollution source beneath the Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 Menor continues to surprise scientists, with new research.. 10/07/2026

Alarm in La Manga as dozens of dead fish appear near Mar Menor shorelineARCHIVED 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 holidaymakers in La Manga were left deeply.. 08/07/2026

Mar Menor now shelters one of the Mediterranean's most endangered speciesARCHIVED 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 Mar Menor has become one of the last places.. 07/07/2026

Petition to ban jet skis in the Mar Menor gains 26,000 signaturesARCHIVED 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 al Mar Menor calling for jet skis to be banned.. 03/07/2026

Microplastics found in Mar Menor blue crabs raise food safety concernsARCHIVED 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) has found microplastics in blue crabs living in.. 01/07/2026

Murcia's Portmán Bay and Mar Menor handed Black Flags over pollution and mismanagementARCHIVED 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 Black Flags in this year's annual awards from environmental.. 01/07/2026

New AI smart buoys installed to keep watch over the Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 place to monitor its condition in real time. It&#.. 30/06/2026

New eco-friendly moorings set to protect the Mar Menor's fragile seabed this summerARCHIVED 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 this summer will need to think again. A network.. 24/06/2026

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report backARCHIVED 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 community science campaign 'We want to know.. 18/06/2026

Another businessman convicted over Mar Menor pollution as the Topillo case rolls onARCHIVED ARTICLE - A San Pedro del Pinatar farm manager has admitted to illegally dumping nitrate-laden water into the lagoon Another agricultural businessman has been convicted in connection with the pollution of the Mar Menor lagoon, the latest in.. 05/06/2026