Rising seas endanger UNESCO bird sanctuary on Germany's Halligen islands
The Halligen islands in northern Germany, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, face increasing threats to their migratory bird sanctuary as sea levels rise.
Why it matters
Loss of the Halligen sanctuary would disrupt critical migratory routes for millions of birds and signal worsening climate impacts on fragile ecosystems.
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