New Video Tutorial Series on How to Convey World Heritage Message on Guided Tours

Every year, tens of thousands of visitors discover the beauty and diversity of the Wadden Sea through guided mudflat tours. But how can guides explain the special significance of the Wadden Sea as a UNESCO World Heritage site during these tours?

The International Wadden Sea School is excited to launch a new series of video tutorials designed specifically for educators and multipliers of Wadden Sea education. In this series, experienced mudflat guide and biologist Rainer Borcherding presents key insights and practical tips for conveying the unique values of the Wadden Sea.

The five videos cover essential themes such as:

• The lugworm as an example of the region's geomorphological, biophysical, and biological processes.
• The tiny laver spire shell, symbolizing the Wadden Sea's richness in biomass.
• The story behind feathers found in the driftline, highlighting the Wadden Sea's role for migratory birds.
• How to embark on a mountain hike in the flat landscape, helping visitors appreciate the area's unique perspective.

The tutorials are now available on the Wadden Sea World Heritage YouTube channel. Whether a seasoned guide or just starting out, these videos offer valuable insights and inspiration to bring the Wadden Sea's fascinating World Heritage story to life on guided tours.

The videos were produced as part of the WWF Germany project ‘What makes the Wadden Sea so valuable: Understanding and communicating the “Outstanding Universal Value” of the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site’ and funded by the BINGO environmental lottery in Schleswig-Holstein.