England's East coast bids for same status as Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon
Coastal sites including The Wash, Minsmere and Wallasea Island want to be included on the Unesco World Heritage site list.
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The seven wonders of the East Coast - and why it deserves World Heritage status
From migrating black-tailed godwits to the snaking waterways of Wallasea Island, these images show why the east coast belongs on Unesco's prestigious list.
Bid for North Kent and Essex coast to become Natural World Heritage site
It follows a new report highlighting the essential role the east coast wetlands play for migratory birds - and its coastal adaptation against climate change.