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More than 6.7 tonnes of waste from the sea: Why the cleanup on Mallorca is only the beginning

Why Mallorca Keeps Seeing So Much Waste in the Sea

Storms, dumping and marine litter all contribute to the waste problem in the sea around Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
More than 6.7 tonnes of waste from the sea: Why the cleanup on Mallorca is only the beginning

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Why is so much waste being collected from the sea around Mallorca?

The debris found off Mallorca is usually the result of several pressures at once: storms, strong winds, storm drains, illegal dumping, lost fishing gear and waste from boats. Some of it washes into the same coastal areas again and again, which is why the problem keeps returning even after cleanup work. The amounts collected are a sign that prevention on land and at sea still needs to improve.

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