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Abstract
Richardson,
Jeffrey R. "When
the
Ships Come In," National
Parks, 2003, 77:7-8
(July-Aug), 27-31
Abstract: The 3.3
million acres of Glacier Bay National Park in
Alaska contain the nation;s largest
protected marine ecosystem,
including 17
tidewater glaciers connecting the bay with rugged mountains. Rich
wildlife
populations and the stunning scenery draw hundreds of thousands of
tourists
annually, primarily on cruise ships. The 100 ships allowed in each
season are
direct physical threats to marine species, create a high level of disturbance which affects
wildlife
in general, and represent the high costs of tourism on the natural
environment.
The park's Vessel Management Plan establishes quotas for the large
cruise ships
as well as smaller vessels.
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