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Flock of migratory birds flying low above exposed mudfalt with waterline in background.

Simultaneous January 2023 waterbird and wetland census along the East Atlantic Flyway: National Reports

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Flock of migratory birds sitting on exposed mudflat between shore and waterline.
16.02.2024

Insights from 2023 East Atlantic Flyway counts highlight global efforts for the protection of migratory birds

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).

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10.01.2024

A few spots left for the Second Trilateral Swimway Conference

Scheduled from 17-19 April 2024, in Groningen, Netherlands, the second Trilateral Swimway Conference is dedicated to understanding and preserving diverse fish life cycles in the world's largest tidal flats system.

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07.11.2023

New book highlights 50 years of East Atlantic Flyway Conservation and Research

In April 2023, a group of renowned researchers from nine countries met on the Wadden Sea Hallig Langeneß for the “East Atlantic Flyway Week”, organised by LT&C, WWF, and Schutzstation Wattenmeer.

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01.11.2023

Harbour seal counts in the Wadden Sea show decrease third year in a row

The yearly pup counts of 2023 revealed a 10% increase in pup numbers, while the yearly count of all harbour seals during the moult decreased by 4% compared to 2022.

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Harbour seal resting on sand looking into the camera.

Harbour Seal Numbers in the Wadden Sea and on Helgoland in 2023

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Speakers and organisers of the Wadden Sea Day 2023. © CWSS/ Bostelmann.
31.08.2023

Experts express concern about biodiversity in the Wadden Sea

More than 150 representatives from science, nature conservation, and politics met at Wadden Sea Day titled “Put the Wadden Sea’s Biodiversity on the path to recovery!”

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Fish sculpture on dyke and watermark of Swimway logo.
05.07.2023

Second Trilateral Swimway Conference confirmed for April 2024 and call for abstracts opened

Focusing on applying scientific evidence to manage human impacts on fish life cycles, the conference approach is to balance the outcomes of the latest research on fish life cycles with contributions on the practical implementation of scientific findings to dedicated and effective conservation efforts.

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17.04.2024 - 19.04.2024

Trilateral Swimway Conference 2024

Groningen (NL)

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03.07.2023

Coordinated surveys confirm continuous growth of grey seals in the Wadden Sea

In the past five years, the number of grey seal pups in this region has shown an average annual growth rate of 13 percent, while the number of adult animals counted during the moult grew by 12 percent annually.

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