Wilmar Andrés R. C., 25, was found submerged near Portals Vells after a search off Sol de Mallorca. The Civil Guard is investigating, and an autopsy is planned to establish the cause of death.
Seven people died after an inflatable was located about 150 kilometres north-east of Lanzarote, according to Agencia EFE. Salvamento Marítimo reported rescuing 510 people in eight boats during operations around the islands.
Storm Austen’s fronts are forecast to bring rain to north-western Spain and the Pyrenees, with very strong winds and rough seas in the north. Temperatures are expected to rise across the country on Sunday.
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said investigators checked fingerprints to help confirm whether the remains belonged to the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
In Barcelona, Hoare traces Blake’s sea creatures through Melville and T. E. Lawrence. His 520-page book takes an associative route that can leave readers searching for the thread.
Moroccan naval vessels entered waters claimed by Spain during the July migrant crisis. Spain sent warships to Ceuta after repeated incursions reportedly brought patrol boats close to a collision.
A Senate commission is set to decide whether the Canary Islands should be recognized as a full archipelago under international law. The proposal could reshape Spain’s maritime talks with Morocco and change the islands’ global standing.
Five crew members died during the rescue of the Honour 25. A second tanker was freed without fatalities. European naval data show that the threat has moved back toward Somalia's coast.
Morocco has secured fresh support from the United States and Israel for its autonomy plan in Western Sahara. The three countries will deepen security cooperation and expand ties in trade, technology and diplomacy.
More than 100,000 people have been displaced in western Yemen after fierce clashes. Humanitarian access is collapsing as Houthi forces seize basic coastal positions, while urgent needs rise in Djibouti and across the region.
A violent collision between a narcolancha and a Guardia Civil patrol boat off Adra left several people injured and five detained. The incident has renewed calls for urgent state intervention amid escalating drug violence in Andalusia.
Frontex has deployed Spanish patrol vessels Duque de Ahumada and Río Segura to the English Channel for a rescue operation. Their remit is to save lives, with no boat interceptions, as Europe faces mounting pressure over migrant crossings.
Valencia's Superior Court has rejected a major environmental appeal against the €660 million northern expansion of the Port of Valencia, ruling that the original 2007 environmental declaration remains valid. The decision clears the way for construction.
A migrant boat from Gambia was found south of the Canary Islands after drifting for nearly a month. Only 45 of the 128 people aboard survived. A baby was among the dead. Spanish rescue teams intervened in dangerous conditions.
A migrant boat drifting south of the Canary Islands was found with 45 survivors and eight bodies. More than 80 people, including a baby, are dead or missing after 27 days at sea. Spanish rescue services responded overnight.
An orca destroyed a yacht’s steering near Vigo, forcing a tense return to port. Marine biologists on the scene say the animal reacted to the vessel’s speed, not out of aggression. The incident reflects a growing pattern along Spain’s Atlantic coast.
A car carrying four people fell into the sea at Algeciras port. Two women died at the scene. Two men survived, one in serious condition. Emergency services responded overnight.
A man was arrested in Mallorca after stealing a €500,000 boat and attempting to ram police during a chase. The incident caused €15,000 in damage and led to a rare maritime pursuit involving the Guardia Civil.
A sharp change in atmospheric pressure triggered a rare meteotsunami on the Valencian coast. Beaches in Xàbia and Gandía saw the sea recede and surge within minutes. Authorities tracked the event and confirmed its cause.
A sharp retreat and rapid return of the sea surprised Santa Pola, Alicante. Police closed roads as water reached inland. The event, known as a meteotsunami, differs from earthquake-driven tsunamis.
The family of Juan José Mutilba, missing at sea between Italy and Greece, is calling for more resources. His wife spent days adrift before raising the alarm, while authorities coordinate search efforts amid uncertainty.
Juan José Mutilba disappeared after falling from his boat between Sicily and Greece. His wife spent three days adrift before raising the alarm. Italian authorities continue the search amid difficult conditions.
A report says Spain’s anti-drug prosecutors have begun charging maritime traffickers with piracy after a fatal police operation. The move reportedly follows a Supreme Court decision and aims to toughen penalties for attacks on law enforcement at sea.
Juan José Mutilba Obregón vanished during a voyage from Sicily to Greece. His wife spent three days adrift before raising the alarm. Authorities from three countries are involved in the search.
Juan José Mutilba, 66, disappeared after falling from his boat between Sicily and Greece. His wife spent three days adrift before managing to call for help. Italian and Greek rescue teams continue the search.
Spanish police have arrested five suspects linked to criminal groups smuggling migrants from Ceuta to Andalusia. Traffickers charged up to €9,000 per person for perilous night crossings in unsafe boats. The crackdown follows a surge in irregular arrivals.
A 50-year-old Spanish man drowned at Cunit’s Llevant beach while swimming despite a red flag. Emergency services responded quickly but could not revive him. The incident brings the summer beach death toll in Catalonia to 20.
Temperatures are set to rise again in the Canary Islands. Strong winds and changing cloud cover are expected in several areas, with local gusts and shifting weather patterns forecast.
Ludovic Delmée and his brothers Florian and Jonathan spent nearly two hours battling a 230-kilo bluefin tuna just 5.5 kilometers off Sète. The fish measured 2.6 meters and had to be towed to port, then lifted with special equipment. The catch highlights the excitement of Mediterranean tuna fishing and the strict rules that govern it.
A 14-year-old boy drowned in a cove between Amadores and Puerto Rico. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded quickly but could not save him. The incident points to continuing risks along Gran Canaria’s coastline.
Fishermen in Gandia collected 4,320 kilos of jellyfish from the coastline in July 2026 alone. The cleanups, organized with the city council, now extend into December as warming seas and changing currents alter the Mediterranean’s rhythms.
More than half a million tires have been pulled from the Osborne Tire Reef off Florida, but over 500,000 remain visible on the seabed. The state now estimates it will take until 2038 and $137 million to fully remove the tires and restore damaged coral habitats.
From August 14 to 16, Cabo de Cruz in Galicia will host the XVIII Exaltación do Mexillón, distributing more than 3,000 kilos of mussels to local bars and restaurants. The festival features free tapas and live cooking, plus concerts and traditional boat races.
Spanish police seized 1.6 tonnes of cocaine on a remote beach in A Coruña. The operation followed an investigation into a sunken narcosubmarine. At least 23 suspects, including a Guardia Civil officer, were detained.
Marc Ortega’s death in Sa Riera remains unresolved after two years. His family criticizes the lack of judicial action and demands accountability. Official reports point to serious safety violations.
