Katy Perry’s “Lifetimes” video is being investigated for possible environmental damage

Katy Perry’s latest music video is causing controversy in Spain.

Almost a week after the 39-year-old pop superstar released her music video “Lifetimes,” the Balearic Islands’ Ministry of the Environment issued a press release on August 14 saying the production company behind the clip had not obtained proper authorization to film in the protected sand dunes of the Ses Salines Natural Park.

Now the Ministry of Environment is investigating the possibility that the filming of the music video, directed by Stillz and starring Perry, caused environmental damage to the beach, according to the press release translated from Spanish into English.

In the video, Perry can be seen romping around in the dunes of the island of S’Espalmador, which are secured with ropes that apparently mark a restricted area.

According to the press release, filming “Lifetimes” is not a “crime against the environment,” but rather a violation. The Ministry of Environment pointed out that the video production “can be approved” through the appropriate channels.

A spokesperson for Perry did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

The Lifetimes clip, released on August 8, follows Perry as she takes a ferry to Ibiza for a party trip full of partying, swimming and beach fun with friends.

Wearing various looks, the singer of “California Gurls” dances in several bars and clubs, throws pizza to the audience during a DJ set and rides on the back seat of an unknown man’s motorcycle before leaving the island.

“Lifetimes” is the second single from Perry’s upcoming sixth album. 143.

“It’s about finding that one deep and fulfilling love of your life,” she said in a statement to the publication. “A soulmate doesn’t always have to come in the form of a partner – it can come in many different ways, a child, a best friend, a pet.”

Perry added that her soulmate is her daughter Daisy Dove, whom she has with fiancé Orlando Bloom. “For me, it’s my daughter – I ask her every night, ‘Will you find me in every lifetime?’ She says yes, and I feel found. You will find each other, over and over again, for a lifetime,” she said.

143which also includes the lead single “Woman’s World”, is scheduled for release on September 20th via Capitol Records.