Baltic Sea
Two youths rescued from ice floe in Scharbeutz
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On Sunday, February 15, two youths in Scharbeutz were rescued from a breaking ice floe on the Baltic Sea. The fire department conducted the operation using a line, ladder, and special suit, and the individuals remained uninjured. Many are calling for the reckless parties to cover the costs, but this is not legally possible.
A young humpback whale, previously stranded and rescued near Timmendorfer Strand, has run aground again on a sandbank in Wismarbucht. Authorities and environmentalists plan rescue efforts for Sunday if the animal does not free itself. The whale suffers from low salinity and lack of food in the Baltic Sea.
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The german weather service (dwd) and the federal maritime and hydrographic agency (bsh) provide daily data on baltic and north sea surface water temperatures. These details are relevant for swimmers in schleswig-holstein braving the water even at low temperatures. Maps and tables display current values and forecasts for tomorrow.
GPS disruptions have increased over the past year in the Baltic Sea, affecting both shipping and air traffic. The Swedish Maritime Administration is developing a new navigation system based on ground stations to counter the issues. The system will be less vulnerable but not as precise, according to expert Johan Winell.
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For the third consecutive day, Poland has scrambled fighter jets to escort a russian reconnaissance plane over the baltic sea. The incident occurred early on Friday in international airspace without violating polish territory. This highlights the increasing russian air activity in the region, according to the polish defense ministry.