Oxygen depletion in Danish waters has reached a critical point, potentially becoming the worst in 23 years. A recent report from the Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University reveals a concerning trend.

The affected area, characterized by oxygen depletion, is currently comparable in size to the island of Funen. Within this larger zone, a region experiencing severe oxygen depletion is as large as the island of Lolland.

Jens Würgler Hansen, senior advisor and author of the report, describes the situation as very worrying from a marine environment perspective, suggesting that we are approaching an ecological disaster.

This initial oxygen depletion report is the first of four expected to be released in the coming months, providing further insights into the developing situation.