MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Giant mussels return from brink of extinction in Mar MenorThe 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, 63 juvenile giant.. 21/05/2025

Mar Menor environmental groups demand tougher boat and jet ski rulesAhead 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, more than a year after.. 16/05/2025

New research uncovers cause of Mar Menor's mysterious white stainWhile 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 first appeared.. 13/05/2025

More than 900 eels released into the Mar MenorA 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 currently classified.. 28/04/2025

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

These are the beaches in Murcia that could disappear within a decadeA number of coastal areas in the Region of Murcia are at risk, according to a new Greenpeace report In many coastal parts of Spain, including the Region of Murcia, the problems of overconstruction, pollution and the building of artificial barriers.. 24/07/2024

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