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Golf balls off Camp de Mar: Small find, big questions

Golf Balls in Mallorca’s Sea: Small Objects, Bigger Concerns

Golf balls can persist in the sea around Mallorca and add to marine litter, especially near sensitive coastal habitats.

Published: April 22, 2026
Golf balls off Camp de Mar: Small find, big questions

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Are golf balls in the sea around Mallorca a real pollution problem?

A few golf balls on the seabed are not a major ecological disaster on their own, but they do count as litter and can add to pressure on sensitive coastal areas. In Mallorca, the concern is less the single item than the fact that durable objects can accumulate and remain in the marine environment for a long time.

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