Sylt: Unhredible sight - hundreds of seafares discovered on the beach!

The world -famous place Sylt, famous for its untouched nature and impressive beaches, has recently become the focus of social media. An incident that took place during an apparently relaxed walk in the beach caused excitement with holidaymakers and locals.

Natural phenomenon: Mass strands of Seesternen

The discovery of hundreds of Seesternen, which were flushed dead to the beach, raises questions and ensures concern in the community. Kai Eskilden, a representative of the state company for coastal protection, national park and marine protection Schleswig-Holstein, said that such "mass beaches" are usually caused by special weather and flow conditions. This is a natural process that occurs occasionally in the Wadden Sea due to the dynamic environmental conditions.

Reactions from the community

The resulting reactions on Facebook are diverse. Users ask questions such as: "Is that normal?" And are affected: "How sad". Citizens are concerned about the causes and the importance of the incident. While some are concerned that this could have negative consequences for the naval population, Eskilden calms down in his statement: Seaesterns have a high reproductive rate, so that such an incident should not do any permanent damage.

The importance of the event

The incident is not only important for Sylt, but also throws a light on ecological processes that are often unknown. Such mass beaches can serve as indicators for ecological changes. They are part of a larger natural cycle that nature uses to regulate populations. It also shows how important it is to promote awareness of the marine biodiversity and the dynamics of the coastal ecosystems.

What to do if you do such discoveries?

If the holidaymakers and locals meet such impressive collections of Seesternen, Eskilden gives the tip: "Pure nothing!" The animals are usually eaten very quickly by their natural predators, such as seagulls. In addition, it is important to note that taking sea harness from the national park is not allowed to preserve the ecological equilibria.