Werelderfgoedcentrum Waddenzee (WEC)

The World Heritage Centre Wadden Sea is a Dutch organisation that supports the protection and promotion of the Wadden Sea, which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It works on the care and management of this coastal area and its wildlife, including the seals that live there. Because the Wadden Sea is a protected natural area, the centre's funding and role are regularly discussed by the government and parliament.