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Weg met de Waddenzee (28x8)

Air date: Jul 03, 2025

The Wadden Sea, nursery and foraging area for countless birds, fish and seals, is an internationally recognised nature reserve. This has not always been the case. In the 1960s, the Wadden Sea faced numerous threats: pollution by industry, gas drilling, excessive discharges and the controversial use of the so-called 'grease pipe' in Groningen. The impact of overtourism and plans for land reclamation and dams in the area also led to heated discussions about the future of this vulnerable ecosystem.