Artisanal fishermen in northern Lanzarote blamed sharks for a dramatic 48% drop in their catches. New scientific research, however, points to a major climate pattern, the North Atlantic Oscillation, as the real culprit. The findings highlight the growing vulnerability of fisheries to a changing ocean.
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A court in Tenerife has ordered a precautionary halt to part of the controversial Cuna del Alma tourism project in Puertito de Adeje. Environmental group Greenpeace welcomes the move but insists the entire development must be stopped and the area restored due to severe environmental impacts. The case is now part of a criminal investigation into potential planning and environmental offences.
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Tourists have again been photographed walking off-limits on the fragile Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria, causing cumulative damage to the ecosystem. Despite clear signage and barriers, visitors are choosing to ignore rules in search of the perfect photo. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of protecting this living, moving landscape.
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Unprecedented winter waves on Tenerife’s north coast have exposed a second large, mysterious pipe on the sand of Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz. The origin and purpose of the pipes, which may be linked to a nearby animal park, remain unknown, reviving memories of a past sewage scandal that closed the beach. Read the full investigation into this deepening environmental puzzle.
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The Gran Canaria Island Council has given the green light to begin drafting a Natural Resource Management Plan for the Maspalomas Dunes. This crucial step aims to shield the nearly 404-hectare reserve, balancing conservation of its unique biodiversity with sustainable human use. Read on to discover the details of this plan to protect one of the island’s most iconic landscapes.
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A court in Tenerife has ordered the immediate halt of construction work on part of the controversial Cuna del Alma luxury resort in Adeje. The judge agreed with prosecutors that work within the protected 100-metre coastal zone was illegal. The ruling is a major victory for environmental groups who have long opposed the development.
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A damning expert report submitted in the criminal case against the Cuna del Alma luxury tourism project estimates that two-thirds of the Puertito de Adeje area in south Tenerife has already been damaged. The 200-page analysis details the loss of farmland, protected habitats, geological heritage, and archaeological sites. Read the full findings on the controversial development.
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A new swarm of seismic activity has been detected under Tenerife’s Mount Teide, beginning on Good Friday. Over 130 small, hybrid events have been recorded at depths of up to 18km, though they are imperceptible to residents. Experts confirm this activity does not increase the short-term risk of a volcanic eruption.
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Yellow warning flags have been raised at three beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife following sightings of the dangerous Portuguese man o’ war. Authorities are urging the public to avoid contact with the creatures, even if they appear dead, as their stings remain potent. Read the full safety advice here.
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A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured unprecedented images of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, revealing the severe extent of light pollution from orbit. The photographs, taken with professional equipment, show wasted blue-white light spilling into the atmosphere and contradicting local dark sky protections. Experts argue for smarter, targeted lighting to preserve the Canary Islands’ stellar night skies without compromising safety.
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