The Wadden Sea has significant potential for carbon sequestration, yet the precise contribution of specific habitats to greenhouse gas reduction has not been quantified on a trilateral scale.

The grey seal numbers in the Wadden Sea and Helgoland continue to grow, though at a lower rate than last year.

Today marks a significant milestone for the Wadden Sea as it celebrates its 15th anniversary since being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The former Federal Minister for the Environment, Prof Klaus Töpfer, was a pioneer of the trilateral Wadden Sea policy.

Amidst the vast landscape of the Wadden Sea, migratory birds find refuge and food to sustain them during their arduous journeys. Insects often play a central role in the diet.

The interaction of effects of different activities in and around the Wadden Sea World Heritage property were in focus during the 43rd meeting of the Wadden Sea Board (WSB) on Ameland, Netherlands, on 15-16 May 2023.