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Satellite detects longlines in Llevant protected area – severe penalties and unanswered questions

Can satellite evidence prove fishing offences in Mallorca?

Satellite data can support fishing cases in Mallorca, but authorities usually combine it with other evidence before deciding.

Published: April 21, 2026
Satellite detects longlines in Llevant protected area – severe penalties and unanswered questions

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Can satellite images alone be used as evidence for fishing offences in Mallorca?

Satellite images can be used as evidence to start proceedings in Mallorca, but they are not necessarily the only factor considered. Because images can be affected by conditions such as clouds or course changes, authorities often rely on several types of monitoring to confirm what happened.

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