The Danube Delta covers an area of some 4300 sq km and is known for its abundance of ... – Download the full high-resolution image. Marc Boucher. SpaceRef co-founder, entrepreneur, writer, ...

The global situation is reflected in the Danube River basin, one of Europe’s biodiversity hotspots. The river and its adjacent floodplains are inhabited by about 2,000 plant and 5,000 animal species.