AceShowbiz - The Balearic Government's Department of the Environment has initiated an investigation into possible environmental infringements by the production of Katy Perry's latest video, "Lifetimes."

The video, directed by Stillz and produced by Dr. Luke, features the pop superstar dancing and making memories across Ibiza and Formentera. Of particular concern is footage allegedly taken in the strictly protected dune system of S'Espalmador, within the Ses Salines de Ibiza and Formentera natural park.

The Environment Department shared in a press release that the production team did not request the necessary authorization to film in these protected areas. The dunes of S'Espalmador, characterized by their ecological significance, are safeguarded with ropes and poles indicating prohibited passage.

Despite these restrictions, scenes were purportedly shot within this delimited area along with all the accompanying recording equipment, which could pose a threat to the dune system's integrity.

"These actions do not constitute a crime against the environment," said the Department of the Environment. "Rather, they are an infringement since filming can be authorized upon request." Preliminary proceedings have been opened to assess any potential environmental impact, although it remains undetermined whether sanctions will be imposed.

The dune system of S'Espalmador is one of the best-preserved in the Balearics and holds immense ecological value, as noted by the Balearic regional government's tourism website. The islet of S'Espalmador spans approximately 2.9 kilometers in length and 800 meters in width and has been a part of the natural park since 1980.

Katy Perry, riding high on the anticipation surrounding her forthcoming album "143," continues to make headlines. However, this environmental concern might cast a shadow over her new project.

The album, named after the numerical code for "I love you," is scheduled for release on September 20 through Capitol Records and marks her first full-length offering since 2020's "Smile," which reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200.

Katy Perry isn't the only American star to use Ibiza and Formentera as creative spaces. Actor Will Smith also took advantage of the picturesque sceneries of Ibiza, sharing a reel on Instagram titled "Ibiza Sunset Vibes," which shows him rapping and enjoying the sunset with friends. With more than 70 million followers, his activities also garnered significant attention.

As investigations continue, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact both Perry's career and the preservation efforts of these ecologically sensitive dune systems.