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Mediterranean off Mallorca: Record-warm sea — How dangerous are 27–29°C really?

Posidonia meadows and Mallorca’s coastline under warming seas

Posidonia meadows protect Mallorca's coast. Warmer seas threaten these habitats and the island's marine life.

Published: July 01, 2026
Mediterranean off Mallorca: Record-warm sea — How dangerous are 27–29°C really?

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Why are Posidonia seagrass meadows important to Mallorca’s coastline, and how might warming affect them?

Posidonia meadows protect shorelines, support biodiversity, and influence fish stocks; heat and reduced oxygen can stress them, with potential long-term coastal and ecological impacts.

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