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Canary Islands National Parks See First Visitor Drop in Five Years

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.

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Giant Oil Tanker’s Close Pass by La Gomera Sparks Safety Debate

The legal but unusually close transit of a 275-metre oil tanker just nine miles from La Gomera has triggered a major debate on maritime safety in the Canary Islands. Experts warn the incident highlights potential risks and the limitations of current, largely passive, monitoring systems. The discussion has revived calls for a unified Spanish coastguard with permanent operational capacity in the archipelago’s waters.

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