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Alone in the Blue: The Cook Who Cleans Mallorca's Coasts

Why Some Divers in Mallorca Collect Litter by Hand

Mallorca divers remove seabed litter to protect marine life, seagrass, and coastal waters.

Published: April 22, 2026
Alone in the Blue: The Cook Who Cleans Mallorca's Coasts

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Why do some people in Mallorca free-dive to collect litter from the sea?

Some volunteers and divers in Mallorca remove litter because a lot of waste ends up on the seabed and in seagrass meadows, where it can damage marine life. Freediving allows them to reach places where trash collects, especially around coves, bays, and fishing areas. It is careful, physical work that often combines environmental concern with local knowledge of the coast.

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