NASA - Sea level rise in the Balearics of more than 70 centimetres by 2100
Maintaining current posidonia sea grass meadows would lessen the potential flooding of beaches.
The Xarxa Dragonera Blava promotes Marine Stewardship and Coastline Care
The community of Andratx has been involved in the creation and design of a “best practice” campaign to foster a sense of responsibility and the presence of custodians in coastline care.
Specific Spanish government funding for posidonia conservation
The state financial contribution has until now been zero.
Minister calls for a debate about "boat overcrowding"
Minorca has been especially affected by the number of boats this year.
Environment
How to save posidonia meadows
Posidonia meadows are vulnerable and fragile habitats that are declining in the Mediterranean Sea.
Environment
Beach health and safety inspections
The check on the Sa Rapita beach caused some controversy.
Environment
Conservationists denounce boat "saturation"
It highlights the number of boats moored in the bay and in some scenes shows posidonia sea grass attached to anchors.
Environment
Almost 2,500 boats made to move on from posidonia
2,918 owners asked where they should ideally drop anchor.
Nautical
Nautical sector attacks inaction over illegal spills
The government is accused of focusing on illegal anchoring and ignoring contamination.
Environment
Nautical sector wanting details of faecal water spill sanctions
The nautical industry is making a point about sanctions for anchoring on posidonia sea grass.
Environment
Boats in Portocolom bay flouting anchoring regulations
Boats in posidonia zones are supposed to now have to use ecological buoys, but checking on this seems to be limited.
Environment
Ecological buoys for anchoring over posidonia meadows
The decree will prohibit traditional anchoring except if it is needed for legally permitted activities.
Environment
Cala San Vicente has high potential to become a marine reserve
There are particularly significant meadows of sea grass which have not previously been charted.
Environment
Government wants sea grass included on nautical charts
Posidonia protection is a priority for the Balearic government, but it runs up against a division in responsibilities.
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