On 1 May, the Balearic coastline cleaning campaign for the 2025 season will begin, running until 30 September. This annual operation, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity and maintaining the water quality of the archipelago, will be significantly reinforced this year with a total of 23 vessels, two more than in 2024.
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The Balearic coastline cleaning operation will consist of 15 beach-type vessels and 8 coastal-type vessels. The beach-type vessels are designed to operate near the shore, in shallow areas such as coves and beaches. Their manoeuvrability and design make them ideal for collecting small floating debris in strips ranging from 20 to 300 metres from the shore. On the other hand, the coastal-type vessels, with a greater capacity for carrying waste and resistance to adverse sea conditions, can operate between 1 and 5 miles from the shore, collecting larger waste and working in more distant areas.
Distribution of the Balearic coastline cleaning vessels
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Mallorca: It will have a total of 11 vessels, distributed as 8 beach-type and 3 coastal-type. The service will be reinforced with a new beach-type unit in Can Picafort and the replacement of a beach-type vessel with a coastal-type one in Alcúdia to improve coverage of the bay.
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Menorca: It will have 5 vessels, 3 beach-type and 2 coastal-type. One of the main novelties will be the relocation of a coastal-type vessel from Ciutadella to Fornells to improve coverage of that area.
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Ibiza: It will have 5 vessels, 3 beach-type and 2 coastal-type, with the addition of a second coastal-type unit based in Vila.
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Formentera: It will maintain 2 vessels, one of each type, based in La Savina.
This increase in the number of vessels and their optimised distribution will improve the cleaning of the coastline, especially in the more distant and difficult-to-reach areas, contributing to the protection of the marine environment and reinforcing the image of the Balearic Islands as a sustainable tourist destination.
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