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How Norwegian researchers are using satellite images to track tourism’s environmental impact

This is a screenshot of an Instagram video published on August 12, 2025. It was taken on the Kvalvika beach hike, one of the popular tours in the Lofoten Islands, Norway. © Instagram / musafirization

Norway’s northern Lofoten Islands are attracting an increasing number of tourists, raising concerns about the environmental impact. To help document these effects, Norwegian researchers have launched a new project that utilises satellite images.

Steep peaks plunging into a turquoise sea…. Instagram is flooded with videos showcasing the beauty of the Lofoten Islands, highlighting "must-do" treks and "hidden gems" throughout the Norwegian archipelago.

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