‘Do we really need huge cruise ships here?’: fears £150m Falmouth Docks plan threatens habitats – and town itself
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Key context: <p>Plans involve dredging and expanding docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually</p><p>Janavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town.</p><p>“We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is <a href="https://www.belowandbeyondart.co.uk/">an artist and scientific illustrator</a>. “We use it for work, recreation and pleasure and it’s so scary to think that this could all be harmed. I worry about what we may be living with soon and what we’ll be leaving for future generations.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/06/falmouth-150m-redevelopment-docks-threatens-habitats-town-cruise-ships">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Plans involve dredging and expanding docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annuallyJanavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view – headlands plunging into deep water, bobbing boats, a bustling harbour town.“We’re lucky to have this space,” said Kramer, who is an artist and scientific illustrator. “We use it for work, recreation and pleasure and it’s so scary to think that this could all be harmed. I worry about what we may be living with soon and what we’ll be leaving for future generations.” Continue reading...
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