general
La Charca de Maspalomas regenerates after Storm Therese
A surge of freshwater from a ravine during Storm Therese briefly opened the Maspalomas lagoon to the sea, flushing sediments, increasing oxygen levels and reducing invasive tilapia, which is helping the recovery of native fauna in Gran Canaria.
Mar 30th 2026 · Spain
Insights
- Storm Therese caused a massive freshwater inflow and temporarily reconnected the lagoon to the sea.
- This level of flushing has not occurred since 2018.
- The inflow oxygenated the water, removed accumulated sediments and reduced invasive tilapia.
- Authorities and monitors report improved conditions for native species and rising biodiversity at the site.
Sources
- Maspalomas quema La Sardina www.canarias7.es
- Sofocan un incendio en el muelle de Arguineguín www.canarias7.es
- La Charca de Maspalomas se regenera tras la borrasca Therese www.canarias7.es