salt marshes
Coverage of salt marshes in the Nexus archive.
- Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Venice's Venetian Lagoon has seen a surge in flamingo populations, with nearly 24,000 wintering birds recorded last year. Ecological restoration of salt marshes and fishing valleys is expanding their habitat, though nesting attempts have faced setbacks. Projects like the EU-funded WaterLANDS aim to further restore wetlands to support flamingos and reduce human-wildlife conflict.
- Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Venice's Venetian Lagoon has seen a significant increase in flamingo populations, with nearly 24,000 wintering birds recorded in 2025, attributed to wetland restoration efforts. Conservation projects aim to expand salt marsh habitats, potentially attracting more flamingos to the southern lagoon and reducing human-wildlife conflict in the north.