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Sea off Mallorca: When the Underwater Meadow Disappears

What Warmer Water Means for Fish in Mallorca

Warmer water around Mallorca is changing fish stocks, catches and the local fishing trade.

Published: April 22, 2026
Sea off Mallorca: When the Underwater Meadow Disappears

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How does warming sea water affect fish around Mallorca?

Warmer water can change which fish species are common around Mallorca. Fishers have reported fewer familiar market species in some catches and more tropical-looking fish and jellyfish instead. That affects not only the ecosystem but also the local fishing economy and the way restaurants and buyers source seafood.

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