MAR MENOR PROBLEMS

Jellyfish nets will be installed at these four Mar Menor beaches this summerSeveral 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 getting ready for another possible jellyfish invasion.. 08/07/2025

Illegal boat parties once again plague the Mar MenorRubbish, 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 were launching a serious crack-down on irresponsible.. 07/07/2025

Mar Menor water temperature nears 30 degrees Celsius as heatwave threatens lagoon's delicate balanceExcessive 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 it nears 30 degrees Celsius, a temperature typically.. 04/07/2025

Mar Menor cracks down on unlicensed boats, illegal jetskis and dodgy rentalsIn 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, but officials are already dealing with a long list.. 26/06/2025

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

Puerto Mayor project in La Manga finally set for full dismantlingAfter 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 Estacio canal in La Manga del Mar Menor, the Spanish.. 09/04/2025

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

UN recognises the Mar Menor as World Restoration FlagshipARCHIVED 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 to rejuvenate and restore the Mar Menor have been formally.. 11/06/2025

Giant mussels return from brink of extinction in Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 marine biologists and conservationists alike.. 21/05/2025

Mar Menor environmental groups demand tougher boat and jet ski rulesARCHIVED 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 the lack of action to protect the Mar Menor lagoon.. 16/05/2025

New research uncovers cause of Mar Menor's mysterious white stainARCHIVED 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 released a detailed study on the unusual white stain that.. 13/05/2025

Cartagena to install 4 floating pontoons to protect swimmers and the Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 Menor to make it easier and safer for people to enjoy.. 09/05/2025

Crushing disappointment as Mar Menor denied Biosphere Reserve statusARCHIVED 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 status for the Mar Menor lagoon. This decision.. 05/05/2025

More than 900 eels released into the Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 project to study and protect the European eel, a species.. 28/04/2025

Seahorses all but vanish from the Mar Menor as conservation plans get underwayARCHIVED 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 Murcia’s coast, where the Hippocampus Association.. 21/04/2025

Council scraps Mar Menor rainwater project over land access rowARCHIVED 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 for the Mar Menor area has been abandoned after.. 16/04/2025

New high-tech tool to track the health of the Mar MenorARCHIVED 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 monitor the health of the Mar Menor lagoon using satellite.. 11/04/2025

Anti-jellyfish nets could return to the Mar Menor this summerARCHIVED 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 it’s just a possibility and not a done deal... 07/04/2025