Tourism Flashcards
1
Q
How many tourists/yr
A
40,000, 20x number of researchers 2022-3
2
Q
Impacts
A
Arrive in Adelie breeding season, overflight noise disrupts, pollution e.g. 2007 MS explorer sank, invasive species e.g. Mediterranean mussel
3
Q
International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators
A
Little other mention and not in ATS, cruises follow Lindblad Plan (smaller groups), over 100 members, lighter grade fuel, limited size, involve tourists e.g. Happy Whale
