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

Why Mallorca’s Sea Can Look Clean While Trash Collects Below

Plastic, nets and fishing lines can collect under Mallorca’s clear water even when the surface looks clean.

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

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Why does Mallorca's sea look clean even when there is trash underwater?

Surface water can look clear while plastic, fishing lines, and other waste collect below, especially around seagrass meadows. In Mallorca, this is easy to miss unless someone dives or snorkels close to the seabed. That is why a beach can appear spotless even when the underwater environment is not.

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