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Overview of our natural sciences collections. They are the result of many decades of exploration and research and are used to answer questions about the past, present and future of our planet.

Due to overfishing, pollution and diseases, the European flat oyster almost completely disappeared from our country. Today there are signs that the species has begun a cautious recovery.

Belgium has taken another important step in the fight against biodiversity loss by officially adopting its National Biodiversity Strategy for 2025-2030, the reference framework for Belgian government actions in favour of nature for the next six years.

Saltmarshes are among nature’s best defenses against rising sea levels. New research shows that dense vegetation on saltmarshes makes them more vulnerable to sea level rise because the vegetation hinders sediment transport.