Tourism in Antarctica Flashcards
When did small-scale tourism begin?
In the 1950s.
What first visited in 1969?
The first specially designed cruise ship.
How much have tourist numbers increased gently by?
From 9,000 in 1992 to 46,000 in 2008.
Who is based in Antarctica?
A small number of research scientists but cause little damage.
How many tourist companies send tourists?
Over 100.
How do tourists usually arrive in Antarctica?
They usually fly to New Zealand or Argentina and take a ship from there.
Where do most tourists visit?
The Antarctic Peninsula or the nearby islands.
What do tourists have?
A large environmental impact.
What become honeypot sites?
Places with special features with many visitors.
Where do most visitors not go?
Onto the ice.
What do tourists take part in?
Activities such as walking, kayaking, skiing, climbing, scuba diving or flights.
How is the impact of tourism?
Uneven but in some places is huge.
What may be scared by humans?
Animals like seals and penguins who may abandon their eggs or babies.
What has happened to some tourist ships?
They’ve struck rocks or ice floes and spilled oil into the sea.
What do oil spills do?
Seriously harm animals and the wider environment.
When is tourism an acceptable activity?
Under the Antarctic Treaty but the amount needs to be controlled.
Where are visitors not allowed to visit?
SSSI’s in order to conserve precious wildlife and landscapes.
What is required for all activities on Antarctica?
A permit.
How many passengers must a ship take no more than?
500 passengers.
What is there a concern about?
Tourism in Antarctica is not sustainable.
