Capri - A controversial close pass: yesterday, a 244-meter luxury cruise ship swooped in just a few hundred meters from the Faraglioni, Capri's iconic landmark, near Marina Piccola.
The images, captured by the smartphones of those present, have reignited the debate on the sustainability of naval tourism on the island.
“These transits so close to the coast are unacceptable – complaint Nabil Clean, responsible for the circle of Legambiente Capri –.
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La Coast Guard, led by Lieutenant Francesco Potenzieri, has started immediate checks. From the first surveys, the ship would not have violated the minimum limit of 500 meters from the coast, but the tracks will be analyzed in detail.
Meanwhile, Capri continues the process of establishing a marine protected area, which would strengthen the protection of unique ecosystems such as the stacks and the surrounding caves.
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It is very important that we talk about these things, because naval tourism must be regulated, otherwise the environment risks being damaged. The Faraglioni are a symbol and deserve to be protected from such large ships.