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Why Lost Fishing Gear Is So Harmful Off Mallorca

Fishing lines and ghost nets can harm marine life off Mallorca long after they are lost.

Published: April 22, 2026
Almost 6.5 Tons of Trash in July: The Summer Clean-Up off Mallorca's Coasts

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Why is lost fishing gear such a problem in Mallorca’s waters?

Lost fishing lines and net fragments can remain in the sea for a long time and keep trapping animals without being seen. Around Mallorca, this kind of debris is especially worrying because it can injure turtles, fish and other marine life long after it has been lost.

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