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What Lies Beneath Mallorca's Coast: Trash Slipping Out of Sight

How Plastic Waste Affects Mallorca’s Posidonia Meadows

Plastic and fishing debris can damage Mallorca’s Posidonia meadows, an essential habitat for marine life.

Published: April 22, 2026
What Lies Beneath Mallorca's Coast: Trash Slipping Out of Sight

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Why is plastic waste a problem for Mallorca's Posidonia meadows?

Posidonia meadows are important coastal habitats because they support marine life and help keep the water healthy. When plastic strips, lines, or net remnants get tangled in them, the plants can be damaged and the habitat becomes less stable. That affects fish, the wider ecosystem, and eventually the quality of Mallorca’s coastline.

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