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An End to the Green Water? Sant Elm Tests Seawater Circulation

Possible Effects of Pumps on Posidonia Near Sant Elm

Sant Elm’s seawater pumps may change underwater conditions. Posidonia meadows are one of the habitats that need attention.

Published: April 21, 2026
An End to the Green Water? Sant Elm Tests Seawater Circulation

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Could seawater pumps affect Posidonia meadows near Sant Elm?

Yes, stronger water mixing can affect the delicate balance underwater, including Posidonia meadows. Changes in temperature, oxygen layers, or stirred-up sediments may have consequences for marine habitats. That is why environmental monitoring is important when a project like this is tested in Mallorca.

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