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

S'Albufera and the Eel Habitat in Mallorca

S'Albufera is a key Mallorca wetland for young eels, but it depends on healthy water and connected habitats.

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

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Why is S'Albufera important for Mallorca's eels?

S'Albufera offers the kind of reed beds, shallow water and connected channels that young eels need while they grow. It is one of the places where the mix of wetland, freshwater and coastal influence still supports migratory species. If the water quality or connections deteriorate, that habitat quickly loses value.

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