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‘Don’t love it to death’—tourism surge impacting Arctic wildlife

By Elías Thorsson January 30, 2025

The Arctic was once considered one of the most remote and untouched regions on Earth, but that is changing quickly. Greenland recently recorded its best year ever for tourism and more visitors than ever are traveling north in search of dramatic landscapes, glaciers and encounters with Arctic wildlife. Expedition cruises, whale-watching boats and luxury icebreaker tours are bringing economic benefits, but also environmental concerns.

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