India, Aug. 11 -- American pop star Katy Perry has landed in hot water after filming a music video in a protected nature reserve in Spain without proper authorization. The 40-year-old singer sparked outrage among environmental groups by shooting scenes for her single LIFETIMES in the ecologically sensitive Ses Salines Natural Park, a strictly regulated area spanning parts of Ibiza and Formentera, as reported by The Daily Mail.

The unauthorized shoot has now resulted in a substantial fine and widespread criticism over the environmental impact of the production.

A year after the controversial shoot, the Balearic government has fined the production company responsible for the shoot €6,001 (£5,197), as reported by the Majorca Dai...