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First Offshore Seaweed Harvest Exceeds Expectations, Raising Sustainability and Ecological Questions

After almost a year, the world's first offshore seaweed farm in a North Sea wind farm successfully harvested its first 1000kg crop, exceeding expectations, with the seaweed intended for use in cosmetics and packaging, highlighting the potential of this sustainable practice while also raising ecologi...

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German-Dutch Gas Extraction Deal Faces Environmental Backlash

Germany and the Netherlands are considering a gas extraction agreement near Borkum, opposed by the SDN due to environmental concerns and the potential for increased industrialization in the Wadden Sea, despite a permit already issued and ongoing legal challenges.

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Record High Spring Temperatures in North and Baltic Seas

The North Sea recorded its warmest spring (8.7°C) since 1997, exceeding the average by 0.9°C, while the German Baltic Sea's southwest reached temperatures more than 2°C above average, marking its warmest spring on record, all directly attributed to climate change.

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Paraffin Clumps Wash Ashore on East Frisian Islands

White or yellow paraffin clumps washed ashore on Juist, Norderney, and Borkum islands in East Frisia, prompting investigation and clean-up efforts while the source remains unknown.

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German Coastal Real Estate Prices Surge

German coastal property prices are rising again, particularly on the North Frisian Islands where the average price per square meter reached €14,597 on Sylt (a 5.3% increase) and €12,294 overall (a 10.3% increase). Mainland areas and the Baltic Sea coast offer significantly lower prices, with the che...

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Ship Collision Off Yorkshire Coast Prompts Investigation

Two ships collided off the Yorkshire coast on Monday; the captain of one was arrested, and an investigation is underway focusing on navigational practices, technology use (AIS, radar), and communication protocols.

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Cocaine Washes Ashore on North Sea Islands: Disappearance of Packages on Sylt

Cocaine packages that had been regularly washing up on Sylt's beaches since the beginning of the year have mysteriously stopped appearing since mid-May, though authorities say there's no guarantee more won't appear later, due to ocean currents and the potential for further packages to wash ashore. O...

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Climate Change Reshapes Fish Populations in German Seas

Climate change alters fish distribution in the North and Baltic Seas; cod populations decline, while sea bass and seahorses increase; the stinger ray is now extinct, and the dogfish is critically endangered, according to a BfN report highlighting the need for stronger conservation measures.

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Partial Court Victory for One-Dyas's North Sea Power Cable Amidst Environmental Concerns

A Dutch energy company, One-Dyas, secured a partial court victory concerning a power cable for its North Sea gas platform near Borkum island. While a water permit was deemed immediately enforceable, the environmental permits remain in dispute, delaying construction and highlighting the conflict betw...

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Basking Sharks Found Thriving Near Dutch Wind Farm

DNA analysis reveals five shark and ray species, including the basking shark, thriving near the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm off the Dutch coast, challenging concerns about wind farm impacts on marine life.

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Netherlands Invests €41 Million to Protect Vulnerable North Sea Cables

The Netherlands is investing €41 million to protect its North Sea infrastructure, including crucial underwater cables vital for energy and internet, after suspected sabotage incidents and vulnerabilities to fishing activities. This includes deeper burial, rock-bedding, and advanced surveillance tech...

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Plastic Pellets Pollute English Coast After North Sea Collision

Plastic pellets, 1-5 millimeters in size, have polluted the eastern English coast after a North Sea collision between the container ship Solong and oil tanker Stena-Immaculate on March 10th, prompting cleanup efforts and raising concerns about wildlife.

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