Venice: Long-Admired Gondola Feature Threatened by Rising Waters

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Photograph: © SAF — Coastal Care

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As the aqua alta -high waters- occur more frequently, largely due to rising sea levels, gondoliers are having more and more trouble getting their boats under bridges – and, as the highest part of the boat, the stern iron is becoming increasingly problematic…

Read Full Article, Guardian UK

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