Breaking off from the Ilulissat glacier in the neighboring fjord, the majestic blocks of ice drift slowly by in Disko Bay, the occasional whale making an appearance.More than half make only a short pit stop during an Arctic cruise.
“We can see changes every day caused by climate change: the icebergs are getting smaller, the glacier is retreating,” said mayor Palle Jeremiassen.ADVERTISEMENT In order to protect the environment and community, Ilulissat should only welcome “one ship max per day, max one thousand tourists per ship,” he said.Jeremiassen said the town’s infrastructure is not designed to accommodate such numbers, nor is it able to ensure that tourists respect protected areas, notably in the fjord.
In this file photo taken on July 1, 2022 a boat carrying tourists manoeuvres among icebergs floating in Disko Bay, Ilulissat, western Greenland. Greenland has enjoyed self-rule since 2009 but hopes to gain full independence from Denmark one day.
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AFP i love Greenland 😍 one of my favorite place hope one day i could visit that place but nah not going to happen 😌 I'm so far far away.