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6,000-kilometer journey – and now threatened: what Mallorca's eels really lack

How Mallorca Can Protect Its Eels

Mallorca has banned eel fishing, but lasting protection also needs cleaner water and better habitats.

Published: April 23, 2026
6,000-kilometer journey – and now threatened: what Mallorca's eels really lack

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What is being done to protect eels in Mallorca?

The Balearics already have a ban on eel fishing, which is an important step. But the article makes clear that protection also needs cleaner wastewater, better groundwater management, restored waterways and stronger monitoring. Local action matters because fishing bans alone do not solve habitat loss.

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