The Cabildo de Tenerife has taken a decisive step towards protecting the island’s marine environment by commissioning a study to create the Teno and Anaga marine reserves. The initiative, first proposed 37 years ago by biologist Juan José Bacallado, aims to reverse the decline in fishing resources and boost biodiversity.
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The Canary Islands government is staging a major wildfire simulation in Moya, Gran Canaria, on 29 April. The exercise will test emergency protocols and include prevention workshops for residents and schoolchildren. The aim is to improve coordination between authorities and public preparedness.
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A European volcanic simulation in Tenerife showed the island’s response systems work well, but experts recommend making the population an active participant in crisis management. The Cabildo is now working to improve early warning systems and public communication.
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The National Geographic Institute has detected a new episode of low-frequency seismic activity in the Las Cañadas del Teide area on Tenerife. A total of 48 events were recorded overnight, with a maximum magnitude of 1.9. The IGN says this does not imply an increased risk of eruption in the short or medium term.
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A devastating marine heatwave that struck the Canary Islands in 2023 has pushed the surrounding ocean beyond its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. Scientists reveal that the sea has now become a source of CO2, accelerating acidification and threatening endemic marine life with extinction. Researchers warn that ocean temperatures have failed to cool sufficiently in subsequent winters, suggesting a potentially irreversible tipping point.
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The four National Parks of the Canary Islands recorded 8.2 million visitors in 2025, a decrease of 166,750 from the previous year. This marks the first decline in five years, offering a glimmer of hope for overstressed ecosystems like Teide’s. Experts warn, however, that the 2% reduction is insufficient and that visitor numbers must be halved to prevent serious environmental degradation.
Canary Islands National Parks See First Visitor Drop in Five Years Read More »
The world’s largest optical-infrared telescope, the Gran Telescopio de Canarias on La Palma, is set for a major upgrade. A new €18.7 million instrument will transform it into a planetary defender, capable of spotting potentially hazardous asteroids while they are still far from Earth. Read about the ambitious seven-year project that will enhance our understanding of the universe.
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A walker on Tenerife required an urgent helicopter evacuation after suffering a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting. Emergency services coordinated a complex rescue on a remote trail in Adeje. The man was stabilised and taken to hospital for treatment.
Hiker Airlifted After Insect Sting Shock on Tenerife Trail Read More »
The iconic El Pijaral forest in Tenerife’s Anaga massif is set to become the island’s fifth natural site where non-residents must pay an ecotax for access. The move is part of a wider strategy to protect sensitive environments from over-tourism by regulating visitor numbers. Read about the island’s expanding network of permits and fees for its most precious trails and natural spaces.
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Tourists have again been photographed inside a fenced-off, protected zone of the Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve in Gran Canaria. The incident, occurring this Saturday, mirrors a similar breach just days earlier, highlighting an ongoing issue of disrespect for the fragile ecosystem. Read the full report on the damage being done to one of the Canaries’ most iconic landscapes.
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