https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The lockdown and Storm Gloria have facilitated the return of marine species to seawaters which were previously dominated by human activities. https://www.thelocal.es/20200529/shark-sightings-and-minor-attacks-on-the-rise-as-bathers-return-to-spanish-beaches Fri, 29 May 2020 19:49:32 +0200 shark-sightings-and-minor-attacks-on-the-rise-as-bathers-return-to-spanish-beaches Spain’s Environment Ministry is planning a special route through the Mediterranean that will protect whales and dolphins from the dangers of oil drilling. https://www.thelocal.es/20160104/spain-plans-whale-highway-to-help-animals-safely-migrate Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:36:32 +0100 spain-plans-whale-highway-to-help-animals-safely-migrate Huge nets used by Spanish and Portuguese fishing fleets are creating a 'wall of death' for Britain's shark population, UK experts have warned. But a Spanish expert warns the problem may be about a lack of regulation of shark fishing. https://www.thelocal.es/20140507/britains-sharks-killed-in-wall-of-death Wed, 07 May 2014 16:34:00 +0200 britains-sharks-killed-in-wall-of-death In the wake of the news that Spain is the world's largest exporter of shark fins to Hong Kong, environmentalists warn that Europe needs to tighten up its rules on fishing of the animal. https://www.thelocal.es/20130311/shark-fishers-fail-eco-friendly-test Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:26:00 +0100 shark-fishers-fail-eco-friendly-test