Deltas of the World

The Ebro Delta is full of contrasts: the unique flora and fauna of this wetland is now being explored by dedicated experts. The aim is to protect the ecosystem from threats caused by humans, including invasive species, competition for habitat and rising sea levels.

Almost one third of the Netherlands is below sea level, mainly in the Rhine-Meuse delta. After decades of efforts to drain the water, the country, famous for its unique water protection programme, has finally decided to live with water and give it more space.