Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft
The bodden are important sanctuaries for many species of birds and are especially important resting places for migratory birds like cranes and geese. This was the reason for the establishment of the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park ("Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft"), comprising most of the bodden between Darß and Rügen.