News – latest Wadden Sea stories

150 leading fish migration experts from the Wadden Sea region gathered in Groningen, Netherlands, from 17-19 April 2024 for the second Trilateral Swimway Conference.

This week, leading fish experts are gathering in Groningen, Netherlands, for the highly anticipated second Trilateral Swimway Conference.

The educational programme offers an in-depth exploration of ecology, nature conservation, sustainable development, and management, specifically centered around the unique ecological context of the Wadden Sea.

During the meeting, participants conducted a baseline assessment for pilot sites, identifying key themes for ongoing discussions.

The DARKER SKY project partners gathered on 12 and 13 March for the second partner meeting hosted by the University of Groningen.

A recent publication in Bird Conservation International highlights the mass mortality in breeding colonies.

Klöpper will officially take office on 1 March 2024.

As a next step towards a Trilateral Wadden Youth Network, the Wadden Sea Youth Weekend will be held on 9 to 12 May 2024 on Schiermonnikoog (NL).

To understand the dynamics of migratory bird populations and the pressures they face, a comprehensive count of migratory waterbirds takes place every three years in January along the East Atlantic Flyway (EAF).

Climate change is having profound effects on the Wadden Sea, primarily through temperature and sea level rise, as well as extreme weather events.

In response to the World Heritage’s Committee Decision 45COM 7B.23 of September 2023, a report was sent to the World Heritage Centre.

In October 2023, the three-year Interreg project VaBene was launched with the goal of developing sustainable experience programmes.