The blue sharks in the Mediterranean are on the Critically Endangered list
The blue sharks in the Mediterranean are on the Critically Endangered list.
Mallorca will be the best place to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse
Mallorca will enjoy the final rare dramatic sunset.
Spain rejects Balearics becoming NATO naval headquarters
The activity of the Navy and NATO ships on missions in the Mediterranean is now even more relevant given the pre-war atmosphere in Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Marilles has been committed to working with coastal communities
Since its inception, Marilles has been committed to working with coastal communities.
Yacht crews sailing to Palma warned over whale attacks
After four years and hundreds of incidents, researchers remain puzzled why orcas, also known as killer whales, continue to ram boats.
Protecting 30% of the Mediterranean: towards a sustainable future
Currently, 1.7% of the Balearic Sea is highly protected, and at the Marilles Foundation we are working to reach 10% by 2030 through the Balearic Blue Deal.
Mallorca: A Mediterranean Gem that Captivates Hearts on Valentine’s Day by Mallorca Tourism Director
Its natural beauty and rich cultural tapestry weave an enchanting tale, inviting residents and visitors to immerse themselves in an idyllic Valentine’s Day.
Mallorca's most breathtaking diving spots
The Balearic coast hides impressive places where you can snorkel or dive and discover the islands' marine wealth.
Mallorca's Guardian of the Neptune Grass
Marcial Bardolet Richter watches over the protection of seagrass beds, which play a particularly important role in the marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean.
King's Cup yacht attacked by killer whales on its way to Palma
"We were coming from Galicia and approaching the Strait of Gibraltar ... and they rammed us."
Marine heat waves: how do they affect our biodiversity?
This past August, the Balearic sea did not drop below 28 degrees and reached record peaks above 31 degrees.
A veteran ship with a Mediterranean mission
The Toftevaag is also tracking illegal mesh nets, dubbed “walls of death”, in an unrelenting campaign against illegal fishing with drift nets.
Balearic waters 5 degrees warmer than a year ago
The extreme heat in recent weeks has already sparked wildfires and led to thousands of heat-related deaths in Europe, but that warmth hasn't been limited to the land.
From collective failure to collective success
More than 150 countries have committed to conserve or protect at least 30% of the oceans with marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective conservation measures by 2030.
Comment
Fish are friends in the Balearics!
Although usually not aggressive, the blue shark is a curious creature and could approach human.
Erica Lay16/05/2024 14:44