ocean

bacteria

Vacationer killed by Baltic Sea bacteria

Six people were infected with a bacteria from the Caribbean which has made itself at home in the popular German vacation destination. One of them is now in a coma.

North Sea

German seas 'among best in the world'

Germany's seas are deemed far above average for natural and human considerations – the seventh best in the world according to the most comprehensive health check of national waters.

Animals

Humpback whale sighted off of Germany's northern coast

A humpback whale has been sighted off Germany’s northern coast for the first time in 30 years.