MAR MENOR, MAR MENOR PROBLEMS

Mar Menor at risk of algae bloom as oxygen levels plummetScientists warn that "there is a high risk" of marine life dying in the Mar Menor if conditions don’t improve The Mar Menor is once again in environmental trouble and summer is only halfway through. Scientists monitoring the saltwater.. 24/07/2025

Three boats abandoned in the Mar Menor as illegal activities surgeMar Menor coastal authorities are taking a much tougher line this summer against activity that could damage the lagoon Illegal boat parties and anchoring in protected areas of the Mar Menor have always been a problem, but the issue is escalating this.. 18/07/2025

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

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