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Urgent Dive: Researchers Explore Prehistoric Coastlines of Doggerland

1/6/2026

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Researchers will study Doggerland and submerged lands in North and Baltic seas to understand prehistoric coastlines before their submersion about 8,200 years ago.
The SUBNORDICA project aims to uncover the significance of these coastlines and resources.
Vincent Gaffney, leader of the Submerged Landscapes Research Centre, says wind-farm developments make the work urgent.
Peter Moe Astrup, an underwater archaeologist, notes Aarhus Bay surveys will assess coastal settlements and 9,000–8,500-year resource use.

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Story summary

Researchers will study Doggerland and submerged lands in North and Baltic seas to understand prehistoric coastlines before their submersion about 8,200 years ago.
The SUBNORDICA project aims to uncover the significance of these coastlines and resources.
Vincent Gaffney, leader of the Submerged Landscapes Research Centre, says wind-farm developments make the work urgent.
Peter Moe Astrup, an underwater archaeologist, notes Aarhus Bay surveys will assess coastal settlements and 9,000–8,500-year resource use.