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Polluted Seabed off Can Pastilla: A Diver Reveals What's Beneath the Surface

Hidden seabed waste beneath Mallorca’s tidy beach scene

Explains why tidy beaches don’t guarantee a clean seabed near Mallorca and what actions are needed.

Published: July 26, 2026
Polluted Seabed off Can Pastilla: A Diver Reveals What's Beneath the Surface

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Why can a clean-looking beach hide a polluted seabed around Mallorca?

Surface cleaning removes what is visible on land, but the seabed can hide debris. Divers have documented cans, plastic, caps, and even clothing beneath Caló de Son Caios, carried by boats or left by people. Currents can concentrate lighter items in certain spots.

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