Extreme Tourism (Antarctica)

Question 1

Started in

Answer 1

1950s

Question 2

What started it

Answer 2

Small scale commercial shipping began to take place with a few passengers

Question 3

First cruise ship

Answer 3

Specailly designed- first voyage in 1969

Question 4

Visitors over the years

Answer 4

1992-93 = 9000
2006-07 = 37000
2007-08 = 46000

Question 5

Tourist companies

Answer 5

100 involved

Question 6

Nationality of visitors

Answer 6

2006

38. 9%- American
39. 4%- British
40. 3%- German
41. 4%- Australian

Question 7

Journey

Answer 7

In northern hemisphere people usually fly to New Zealand or Argentina then take a cruise ship for 1/2 weeks

Question 8

Ice coverage

Answer 8

Over 99%

Question 9

Activities

Answer 9

Walking 
Kayaking 
Skiing 
Climbing 
Scuba diving 
Helicopter/small aircraft flights

Question 10

Impacts

Answer 10

Penguins and seals always disturbed and may abandon eggs and young
Ships can strike uncharted rocks
Oil spoils are hazardous for wildlife

Question 11

IAATO

Answer 11

All tour operators are a part of this
Directs tourism to be safe and environmentally friendly
100 companies involved
Visitors can’t go to SSSIs

Question 12

Rules

Answer 12

Protection is a high priority
Permit needed for activities
Ships can only carry less than 500 passengers