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Polluted Seabed off Can Pastilla: A Diver Reveals What's Beneath the Surface

Anchoring, currents and seabed debris around Mallorca’s coast

Explains the roles of anchoring and currents in seabed pollution near Mallorca.

Published: July 26, 2026
Polluted Seabed off Can Pastilla: A Diver Reveals What's Beneath the Surface

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How do anchoring and currents affect Mallorca’s seabed near the coast?

Anchoring damages seagrass and can expose buried waste, while currents tend to move light debris to specific spots. These factors help explain why trash can accumulate underwater even when beaches look clean.

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