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6.5 Tons of Waste in July: Why Mallorca's Coasts Keep Struggling

The Main Types of Waste Found in Mallorca’s Sea

Mallorca’s waters often contain plastic, bottles, tires, wood and lost fishing gear.

Published: April 21, 2026
6.5 Tons of Waste in July: Why Mallorca's Coasts Keep Struggling

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What kind of waste is most often found in Mallorca's waters?

The most common findings in Mallorca's coastal waters include plastic items, bottles, buckets, old tires, wood, and pieces of fishing net. Some of this is visible and easy to collect, but the less visible problem includes microplastics and damaged seabeds from submerged nets. That mix makes the issue harder than a simple beach litter problem.

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