In 1895, a storm destroyed the last terp and the island was abandoned and became a bird sanctuary. Attempts to protect it from the recurring floods were made in the 1970s but with limited success since the island remained unprotected by a dyke.
In 1895, a storm destroyed the last terp, leading to the island's abandonment and its designation as a bird sanctuary. In the 1970s, attempts were made to protect it from recurring floods, yet these efforts were unsuccessful due to the island's unprotected status.