In the 2025-2026 survey season, researchers counted 3,385 seal pups and 12,497 grey seals during the moulting season, confirming further population growth across the region.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Hans-Ulrich Rösner has been dedicated to protecting the Wadden Sea. On 2 June, he received the Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon in recognition of his work.

The meeting included sessions in Husum, Germany, and Thyborøn, Denmark, alongside visits to the pilot sites at the Halligen islands and the Lodbjerg–Nymindegab area.

On Hallig Langeneß, scientists, site managers, policy experts, and bird enthusiasts discussed how to preserve key tidal flat ecosystems along the flyway in the face of climate change.

From 18 to 29 September, the 2025 edition of the trilateral summer school immersed in the unique landscape of the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site.

Sixteen Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from the Wadden Sea region and beyond have embarked on a ten-day journey to explore one of the world’s most unique coastal ecosystems.

20 conservation experts from the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, the UK, Norway, and Ukraine met for the 3rd East Atlantic Flyway Seminar.

The event strengthened collaboration and enhanced impactful communication approaches in digital outreach in support of protecting the Wadden Sea.

Applications are now open for the Wadden Sea World Heritage Summer School 2025, taking place from 18-29 August 2025.