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Alarm at the Blue: Why Large Predators in the Balearic Sea Leave Almost No Traces

Protecting Mallorca's Large Predators: Practical Steps

Outlines concrete actions to safeguard Mallorca's marine predators, including monitoring, zones, and responsible fisheries.

Published: August 19, 2026
Alarm at the Blue: Why Large Predators in the Balearic Sea Leave Almost No Traces

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What practical steps could Mallorca take to protect large predators?

Key steps include expanding and coordinating monitoring, creating and enforcing protected zones such as the Émile-Baudot ridge, regulating fisheries to reduce bycatch, funding continuous research, and encouraging citizen science. These moves aim to build a fuller picture and reduce human pressures. Implementing them requires cooperation with coastal fishers and stakeholders.

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