Mallorca marine reserve boosts wildlife as well as business, report finds

Protected area delivered a tenfold return on investment, with benefits for fishing, biodiversity and tourism

A marine protection area established off the coast of Mallorca is proving beneficial not just for the environment but for business, too, according to a study that appears to confirm the long-term benefits of MPAs for both habitats and economies.

According to the study, carried out by the non-profit Marilles Foundation, the protected area has generated 10 in benefits for each euro of the 473,137 (402,000) invested in the scheme.