Environmentalists in action have put up 48 black flags on coasts for poor environmental management

The pellet dumping, which took place earlier this year, has helped raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem plaguing the Spanish coastline.

Ecologists in Action has placed 48 “black flags” on the Spanish coast for poor environmental management and pollution, focusing this year on the Canary Islands because of tourism and urbanization.

Since 2005, Ecologists in Action has been carrying out the report “Black Flags” , a new edition of which they presented this Wednesday at the Canarian Center for Popular Culture after checking more than 8,000 kilometers of the Spanish coast and which provides a total of 48 alerts.

This decision contrasts with the 638 blue flags awarded by the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (Adeac) for the best beaches to visit in Spain. This recognition is due to the good condition of the water and the high level of services, as well as the safety of vacationers.