In Sant Feliu de Guíxols, around 30 volunteer divers removed wet wipes from the seabed on 7 June 2026 as part of a campaign led by the Sublimits diving centre.
The cleanup focused on an area that has seen a build-up of wipes. Although filtering systems are in place, a stream flows into the sea there, and marine currents cause waste to gather near the coast.
Lola Cervantes, director of the Sublimits centre, said: “Here there is a carpet of wet wipes.” The campaign is intended to raise awareness of the environmental impact of this difficult-to-recycle waste.
Organisers said they expect to collect a similar amount to last year, when the same campaign removed 300 kilograms of wet wipes. The effort also aims to encourage responsible disposal and reduce long-term damage to marine ecosystems.
For more local coverage, see our news page. More information on marine litter and waste prevention is available from the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the European Commission.
