The coastal cleaning service removes more than 5.3 tons of waste from the sea during September

The Balearic Islands' coastal cleaning service removed more than 5.3 tons of waste from the waters and coasts of the Archipelago during the month of September. The daily average collection was 178 kilograms, according to data from the Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle.

Mallorca was the island where the most material was removed, with 2.5 tons, followed by Ibiza, with two tons. In Menorca, 408 kilograms were collected, and in Formentera, just over 405.

Plastics were once again the most common waste: 2.3 tons, 44.2% of the total. 1.4 tons of wood and 1.2 tons of other materials were also removed. In smaller quantities, there was vegetation, organic waste, and oils.

The campaign involved 23 vessels, fifteen assigned to beach areas and eight to the coastline, which worked every day of the month. In addition to the usual collection, the teams had to intervene in various incidents. In Mallorca, for example, they acted regarding a drifting vessel and removed poles, large pieces of wood, construction fences, and a float.

In Menorca, a large pipe, several poles, and a plastic chair were found, and they also intervened due to a fuel spill. In Ibiza, another drifting vessel was located, in addition to a pallet and several drums. In Formentera, plastics, a wooden crate, and a trash can were collected.

During September, the service also detected an increase in the presence of jellyfish in bathing areas. Between 15 and 20 kilograms of different species were removed, although no specimen of the Portuguese man o' war was located.