North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey

The Scottish North Sea coast is characterised by rugged cliffs, solitary islands, and small harbour towns. To the north of the mainland lie the Orkney Islands, and archipelago of approximately 70 islands.

England's North Sea coast is diverse and full of surprises with white sandy beaches, cliffs, and the Norfolk Broads, crisscrossed with canals.

The journey begins in the west of Belgium, where an ancient craft is still alive: crab fishing on horseback. Not far off the coast, Belgian mussel enthusiasts set up their first deep-sea mussel farm.

The German North Sea and its coastline, with its dykes, moors, cattle, and traditional shrimp boats, is exciting and calming at the same time.

Denmark's North Sea coast is home to spectacular dune landscapes, enchanted coastal forests and endless sandy beaches.

The journey along the North Sea coast begins in the south of Norway in the archipelago of Kristiansand. Here, marine biologists catch cod to study how the population of fish changes as a result of environmental influences.