Hunting narwhals in East Greenland will be allowed to continue at the same rate in 2024, according to a consultation by Greenland’s Ministry of Fisheries and Hunting. (Photo: Michael Wenger) The population of narwhals in East Greenland is far from stable,...
The sign of the East Greenlandic municipality of Ittoqqotoormiit not only welcomes visitors. Unwanted guests like PFAS are now also finding their way into town and residents, literally speaking. (Photo: Michael Wenger) The polyfluoroalkly substances (PFAS) known from...
Female polar bear with two cubs. Photo: Michael Wenger The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has been conducting the first ever polar bear census in East Greenland since March this year. It is the largest census in history. Since March 22, 2023, international...
Beluga whales in East Greenland may belong to an endangered population in Svalbard. Photo: Michael Wenger The population in East Greenland benefited only briefly from the beluga whale quota that was reintroduced this year. The Greenlandic government had to impose a...
On the outskirts of the East Greenlandic community of Ittoqqottoormiit stands the giant satellite dish that is essential for the communication of its 350 or so inhabitants with the outside world, as it provides mobile and Internet connectivity, but much slower and...