Located just south of the Arctic Circle in Norway, the Vega Archipelago has been inhabited for over 1,500 years. The islanders are known for traditional eiderdown harvesting, a practice of sustainably collecting down feathers from eider ducks.

However, this balance with nature is now under threat. Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are causing coastal erosion and flooding, which could submerge parts of the archipelago. These changes endanger both the rich environment and the cultural heritage that have defined the Vega Archipelago for centuries.

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