ASLO ASM 2021 IN PALMA, SPAIN: Tips to Enjoy the Amazingly Beautiful Spots while on the Island of Mallorca and Surroundings

The Serra de Tramuntana showcases a diverse and ecologically significant landscape that combines marine and terrestrial wonders. This region includes some of the best-preserved endemic Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean Sea, declared as UNESCO World Heritage between Ibiza and Formentera. The Cabrera Archipelago, off Mallorca's coast, is Spain's first 'Sea and Land National Park,' hosting endangered species like the pen shell (Pinna nobilis). The area also features stunning coastal landscapes with turquoise waters, nestled between cliffs or surrounded by the Serra de Tramuntana. This cultural landscape offers opportunities for scientific exploration, including marine biodiversity studies, geological formations, and ecological research. It serves as a natural laboratory for understanding the interplay between human activities and environmental conservation in a Mediterranean context.

Sintes, E., Agawin, N. S. R., Hendriks, I., Alou‐Font, E., Capa, M., Gómez‐Pujol, L., Hidalgo, M., Hinz, H., Jordà, G., & Marbà, N. (2019). ASLO ASM 2021 IN PALMA, SPAIN: Tips to Enjoy the Amazingly Beautiful Spots while on the Island of Mallorca and Surroundings. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin, 28(4), 137–138. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/lob.10352