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Two adult grey seals on sandbank.
01.07.2026

Grey seal numbers in the Wadden Sea continue to grow

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.

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A group of grey seals resting and sunbathing on a sand bank near the water with birds circling above.

Grey Seal Numbers in the Wadden Sea and Helgoland in 2025-2026

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Open mussel shell on mud.
08.07.2026

CREAF Webinar: Fuelling the journey – Monitoring local food abundance for migratory waterbirds

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Two women with birdwatching gear and notepads in the field.
23.06.2026

New publications support gender-responsive conservation along the East Atlantic Flyway

A series of practical guidance documents has been developed to support partners in integrating gender considerations throughout project implementation.

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Group of talking people standing in a circle in front of pick-up truck in sandy landscape.
14.05.2026

At the heart of the flyway: Visiting Parc National du Banc d'Arguin

Following the FOMACO regional forum in Nouakchott, CREAF partners had the opportunity to visit Parc National du Banc d'Arguin (PNBA) in Mauritania.

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Group of people standing in front of black board facing the camera.
13.05.2026

CREAF showcases flyway collaboration at West African coastal forum

The Climate Resilient East Atlantic Flyway project hosted a side event at the Forum des Acteurs du Littoral et Marin en Afrique de l'Ouest (FOMACO).

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Sturgoen held in a hand with an external tag attached to its body.
18.05.2026

Swimway launches Fish Without Borders Webinar Series

The first webinar in the Swimway Fish Without Borders webinar series on 12 May 2026 brought together scientists, conservation practitioners, policy experts, and authorities.

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Screenshot of the guidance tool with 12 sections.
03.06.2026

New Tool Helps Protect Wadden Sea During Offshore Wind Expansion

As offshore wind development accelerates in the North Sea, new electricity cables are increasingly required to connect offshore farms to land – often crossing the Wadden Sea.

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Aerial image of creeks running through exposed tidal flats.

Swimway Vision and Action Programme 2026-2032

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Aerial image of sandbank near water.

Trilateral Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (2025)

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