Masses starfish on the Sylt beach: a surprising discovery

Masses starfish on the Sylt beach: a surprising discovery

Sylt, the popular holiday island, is famous for her idyllic beaches, picturesque dunes and the untouched nature. However, an unusual sight was recently reported to the beach, which heated the minds of the visitors and raised questions. A carefree walk that was supposed to promise the sunset above the North Sea changed into a shocking discovery.

A vacationer discovered a huge collection of Seesternen during her walk between the rocks below the Westerländer Promenade. Hundreds of the spiky creatures were on land and gave the impression that they were washed up dead. She shared her find on Facebook, and immediately sparked a discussion among the users who revolved around the question of what had happened here.

causes of massive beaching

The reactions were diverse: While some users were surprised: "Is that normal?", Others were affected by what had happened to the sea nestern. In this excitement, the editorial team from Moin.de turned to Kai Eskilden, an expert from the state company for coastal protection, national park and marine protection Schleswig-Holstein. The latter explained that the mass beach was caused by special weather and flow conditions that can occur again and again and surprise various animal species. "This is a very natural process in the Wadden Sea," says Eskilden.

The discovery also leads to the consideration of whether these massive beaches could have negative effects on the seafare in the sea around Sylt. Eskilden also reacted to this concern. He explained that the starfish produce an enormous number of offspring and only a small part of it reaches adulthood. This enables the natural cycles to compensate for extreme events.

The image of the naval esters lying on the beach may seem sad, but it is important to know that this phenomenon is part of a natural cycle. Anyone who meets such a mass of Seesternen on the beach of Sylt should not be worried. The stranded animals are usually quickly eaten up by their predators, such as seagulls. This also eliminates the responsibility for people to intervene in any way.

In addition, it should be noted that taking animals with you, also from sea harness, is strictly prohibited from the national park. If you want to preserve the beauty and the miracle of nature, you should meet these rules with respect. Sylt remains not only a goal for those seeking relaxation, but also a place in which nature can be experienced in its rawness and unpredictability.