Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints
Cruise operators are being asked to scale back trips through certain fjords, or narrow coastal waterways surrounded by steep terrain, after residents of Greenland raised concerns about the impact of ships on local communities and the environment.
The guidance comes after residents cited noise, effects on wildlife and a desire to preserve natural areas used for recreation, hunting and fishing, according to a press release from the government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut.
Naalakkersuisut is recommending that cruise ships avoid sailing through affected fjord areas when possible or limit their presence in those locations.
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