Margerie glacier, Glacier Bay, Alaska pictures from alaska photos on webshots

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Date uploaded: Sep 12, 2007

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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Your comment says it all my friend,we must respect that so fine a balance of nature before it is changed forever

said chrisrod100 2008.08.15 at 13:20:57 PDT
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 ambra2005 2007.09.21 at 21:04:49 PDT
You have illustrated your words and made the point so well here.

said georgieboy98 2007.09.17 at 00:10:36 PDT
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 sclark14 2007.09.16 at 13:56:08 PDT
Titanic comes to mind here...

said worldtripper3 2007.09.15 at 14:43:23 PDT
Man has no idea of how damage is done to the environment all over the world...

said hamiltrudy1 2007.09.14 at 10:13:00 PDT
Yes but it is so impressive to cruise there! This image is a dream for travellers!

said pfjc 2007.09.14 at 05:32:05 PDT