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Reality Check: Why the Seabed around Mallorca Is Still Full of Trash After the Season

Is Tourism the Main Cause of Mallorca’s Sea Waste?

Mallorca’s seabed waste comes from several sources, not just tourism, according to recent survey findings.

Published: April 23, 2026
Reality Check: Why the Seabed around Mallorca Is Still Full of Trash After the Season

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Is tourist litter the main reason Mallorca’s sea has so much waste?

Tourism plays a role, but it is not the whole story. The study points to a mix of likely sources, including tourism, commerce, hospitality, shipping and, in some seasons, fishing. That means the problem needs different solutions depending on where the waste comes from.

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