Study Shows Changing Glaciers Could Impact Wildlife and Tourism at National Parks

This data can help the park predict how the changing glaciers will impact wildlife and tourism.

By Monica Cull
Aug 5, 2022 6:40 PMAug 5, 2022 6:41 PM
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(Credit: U.S. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)

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Kenai Fjords National Park is known for glaciers. These massive sheets of ice and snow slowly creep downhill or into the ocean and, along with ice caps, hold about 67.8 percent of the world’s fresh water. Unfortunately, the Kenai Fjords National Park glaciers, like other glaciers around the world, are shrinking due to climate change. While this can have detrimental environmental impacts, the melting glaciers can also harm the park's tourism. 

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