Spain Proposes First Marine National Park to Protect El Hierro's Unique Marine Biodiversity

The Spanish government has initiated the process to designate Mar de las Calmas on El Hierro as the country's first fully marine national park, highlighting its ecological significance, Spanish newspaper El País reports. The area is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and stunning volcanic formations, including reefs, caves, and unique marine life, such as groupers and manta rays.