Tourism - Antarctica Flashcards
What is Antarctica the case study for?
Extreme Tourism
When did tourism in Antarctica begin?
The 1950’s
How many tourists visit Antarctica each year?
Over 40,000
How many companies are involved in Antarctica’s tourism
Over 100
How many people can come ashore in Antarctica at one time?
100
What organization controls tourism in Antarctica?
The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO)
How close can tourists get to wildlife in Antarctica?
5 metres
What are tourists in Antarctica not allowed to take?
Anything apart from memories
What can the cruise ships not discharge in Antarctica?
Waste and rubbish into the sea
What size ship can land in Antarctica?
500 passengers or less
What must be gained for any activities in Antarctica?
A permit
What are tourists in Antarctica not allowed to visit?
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in order to protect wildlife
What are the positive impacts of tourism in Antarctica?
Many tour operators contribute money to conserve Antarctica, visitors usually become advocates for the protection of Antarctica, tourism has conserved important sites such as Scott’s Hut
What are the negative impacts of tourism in Antarctica?
Animals (especially penguins and seals) are disturbed by all of the people, they might abandon their eggs. Tourists trample slow growing fragile plants. The size of tour ships are increasing, oil spills are more likely
What are future concerns for tourism in Antarctica?
Larger ships will be allowed to land, breeding patterns could be disrupted, development of land-based tourism
