Spain's largest saltwater wetland is drowning and crying for help: 'The sea is eating the Bahía de Cádiz natural park'
El mayor humedal salino del país se ahoga y pide auxilio: “El mar se está comiendo el parque natural Bahía de Cádiz”
Summary
Spain's largest saltwater wetland is drowning as the sea encroaches on the Bahía de Cádiz natural park, prompting scientists, businesses and environmentalists to demand protection. They are calling on the national and regional governments to act against rising sea levels.
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