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Plastic Beneath the Surface: Rays in Garbage Fields off Palmanova

Posidonia and Plastic: Why Mallorca’s Seagrass Needs Clean Water

Explore why Posidonia seagrass matters to Mallorca and how plastic pollution affects these underwater meadows.

Published: September 01, 2026
Plastic Beneath the Surface: Rays in Garbage Fields off Palmanova

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What is Posidonia and why is plastic pollution a concern for Mallorca’s seagrass beds?

Posidonia oceanica forms underwater meadows that protect coastlines and support marine life. Plastic debris can become trapped among its blades, harming habitats and the creatures that depend on them. In Mallorca, protecting Posidonia means looking beneath the surface as well as at the shore.

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