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Margerie glacier, Glacier Bay, Alaska

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The Margerie Glacier is an excellent example of a tide-water glacier - that is, a glacier that extends into a body of water. The cruise ships have been a subject of controversy between the advocates of tourism and the environmentalists. Originally, the number of ships were limited to 79 per year, however, the lobby for tourism had it increased to 200 per year. After sustained campaigning by the environmentalists, the number of ships that can cruise into the bay has now been restricted to 139 per year. While the photograph of the cruise ship in front of the glacier looks attractive, the fumes coming out of the chimney of the ship is a disturbing sight.

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6 comments

  • Yes but it is so impressive to cruise there! This image is a dream for travellers!

    said photo of pfjc pfjc 8 months 3 days ago

  • Man has no idea of how damage is done to the environment all over the world...

    said photo of hamiltrudy1 hamiltrudy1 8 months 3 days ago

  • Titanic comes to mind here...

    said photo of worldtripper3 worldtripper3 8 months 2 days ago

  • We didn't get to see this, but I agree, it should be preserved at all costs. It takes nature so long to make one of these and who are we to destroy it in our selfishness.

    said photo of sclark14 sclark14 8 months 1 days ago

  • You have illustrated your words and made the point so well here.

    said photo of georgieboy98 georgieboy98 8 months ago

  • MAGNIFICENT!!It have to be really exciting and very interesting a trip on this very nice boat in these so wonderful places and unique!! :-)

    said photo of ambra2005 ambra2005 7 months 26 days ago

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