Seagulls flock to bird 'hotel' in Norway's far east

In Vardø, Norway’s easternmost town, seabirds are disappearing due to climate change, disease, and overfishing. Fisherman Jan Vidar Hansen built a “Seagull Hotel” to give birds a safe nesting spot — now home to 76 nests. Nearby Hornøya Island, a birdwatching hotspot, has also seen dramatic declines as warming seas disrupt fish stocks. Tourism sustains Vardø’s economy, but balancing conservation and visitors remains a challenge.