Antartica Case Study Flashcards
How much of Antarctica is covered by ice?
98%
How many tourists visited Antarctica in 1996/1997?
7413
How many tourists visited Antarctica in 2007/2008?
46000
Why are tourists attracted to Antarctica?
Scenery (icebergs)
Wildlife (penguins and whales)
What is the Antarctic treaty?
An international treaty designed to protect and conserve the area and its plant and animal life
How many countries signed the Antarctic treaty?
47
When was the Antarctic treaty made?
1961
What did the Antarctic treaty decide to do in 2009?
Introduce new limits on tourism
What were the limits of the new 2009 rule?
Only boats with fewer than 500 passengers were allowed to land and a maximum of 100 passengers were allowed on shore at a time
How can tourists damage Antartica?
They can trample plants, disturb wildlife and drop litter
What is the worry about ships?
Spillages of fuel which kill wildlife such as mussels, fish and birds
What is the association for Antarctica called?
International association of Antarctica tour operators
7 rules of the IAOTO
1: Specially protected areas
2: Wildlife must not be disturbed
3: No litter
4: No smoking
5: Tourists must be supervised
6: No walking on plants
7: No sewage waste
Why must tourists be supervised?
So they don’t go in specially protected areas
How far away do tourists have to be to the wildlife?
5m
