MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Why the Murcia Region is so important to migrating birds travelling between Europe and AfricaA new scientific atlas reveals how the Mar Menor and San Pedro del Pinatar salt lakes connect birds travelling between Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa Every year, thousands of birds pass through the Region of Murcia on journeys that can take.. 14/10/2026

A €15 million upgrade to Cartagena's wastewater treatment plant is a significant step for the Mar MenorThe Mar Menor Sur plant will get a new tertiary treatment system capable of processing up to 50,000 cubic metres of water per day, producing reclaimed water suitable for agricultural use Work to significantly upgrade the Mar Menor Sur wastewater treatment.. 07/10/2026

After 50 years, work finally begins to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La MangaThe €23.6 million project will remove more than 2,500 metres of steel structures and restore almost 98 hectares of coastline at the Caleta del Estacio After decades of arguments, court cases and an unfinished port project sitting on the Mediterranean.. 06/10/2026

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rulesA new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses The future of the Mar Menor continues to be a subject of debate in.. 02/10/2026

The effects of macro-farms on the Mar MenorOfficials in the Region have been asked for information on the environmental impact of these large pig farms A request has been made to authorities in the Region of Murcia to present information relevant to all the macro-farms that have been authorised.. 14/01/2022

Plan para la protección del borde litoral del Mar Menor Click here to see the full document in Spanish:Plan para la protección del borde litoral del Mar Menor Published on 25/06/2020. Join the Mar Menor group on Facebook for info about Los Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar.. 26/06/2020