The headline-grabbing Alpefjord is part of the Kong-Oscar fjord system at the southern end of the Northeast Greenland National Park. The fairly narrow fjord is popular with visitors because of its spectacular scenery. However, this could soon come to an end. (Photo:...
Narwhals, like the related belugas and all other toothed whales, are very acoustically oriented. Loud underwater noises drive the animals away and even cause physical damage to the inner ear. (Image: Michael Wenger) Narwhals are an important part of the subsistence...
The world was still in order then: In the years before COVID, tourists were drawn to the Arctic by the thousands, mostly on expedition ships of various sizes. Since COVID has ruled, the booming industry has collapsed, with many local tourism operators in Longyearbyen...
AECO and its Executive Director Frigg Jørgensen are committed to safe and environmentally friendly cruise tourism in the Arctic. Shipping traffic in Norwegian coastal waters and around Svalbard has increased significantly in recent years. Cruise ships, in particular,...