Is the sea swallowing up the land?

Flat landscapes, endless views, screeching seabirds in the blue sky. Cows graze on the salt marshes, and all around: the sea. A snapshot of life on the northern German ‘hallig’ or island of Oland. But the idyllic scene isn’t immune to the impact of climate change. The peaceful habitat faces a very...

42 min - Oceans - DW Documentary

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