EnvironmentScience
North Sea Transformed: Weever Fish Surge, Shrimp Collapse
Belgian North Sea ecosystem transformed in 30 years: grey shrimp down 78%, weever fish up 24-fold. Scientists warn of marine heatwave.
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BelgiumEnvironment
Spotted Smoothhound Shark Sighted Off Blankenberge Coast
A spotted smoothhound shark was sighted in the swimming zone near Blankenberge casino. Lifeguards confirm the harmless shark posed no danger to swimmers.
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InternationalPolitics
Belgium: Russians Seek Confrontation After Warning Shots
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken says Russia seeks confrontation after a frigate fired warning shots at a British yacht in the Channel.
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EnvironmentScience
Nearly 100 Dead Sharks Wash Up on Belgian Beaches
Nearly 100 dead spotted smoothhound sharks have washed ashore in Koksijde, Belgium. Scientists say bycatch from coastal fisheries is the likely cause.
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EnvironmentBelgium
24 Sharks Wash Ashore on Belgian Coast in Bycatch Incident
At least 24 spotted smooth sharks washed ashore between Koksijde and De Panne. Experts believe they were thrown overboard as fishing bycatch.
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