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Foghorn Fines for Polar Bears | Eau Claire News
In Norway’s Svalbard, a tourist got slapped with a $5,300 fine for blasting a ship’s foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear — a move deemed intentional disturbance under strict environmental laws protecting these endangered giants. With polar bears already struggling as Arctic ice melts and food becomes scarcer, unnecessary disruptions can cost them energy vital for survival — especially if they’re pregnant. Authorities are serious: just this year, another tourist paid a hefty fine for getting too close to a walrus. This isn’t just about fines — it’s about respecting the fragile balance of…
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