Antarctica
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- Created on: 29-04-15 12:53
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- Antarctica (tourism)
- Cruises last between 7-14 days, others climb mountains or walk to south pole. Over flying antarctica lets people see the continent
- Conservationists believe no more that one tourist vessel should be at landing site,
- Ships with over 500 people should be discouraged.
- Concern is how to protect wlderness while giving people experience of its beauty
- Tourism will lead to degradation of environment and should be stopped although everyone has legal right to visit.
- more that 37000 tourists in 2006, 14% increase since 2005
- with careful management - ensured the fragile env. has remained relatively unexploited.
- Countries such as the UK and Argentina have renewed their claims
- Global warming is said to be having a measurable and negative impact on the fauna of the North Peninsula & tourism looks to be continuing to grow
- The challenge for many stakeholder in Anarctica will be to balance their competing interests and ensure a sustainable future for the continent
- Reasons for visiting:
- To photograph spectacular scenery and wildlife
- to view heritage locations e.g. Scotts hut
- To travel to a new destination and experience being intrepid
- Trekking, Mountaineering, Kayaking or scuba diving
- To learn more about wildlife and being close to it
- Cruises last between 7-14 days, others climb mountains or walk to south pole. Over flying antarctica lets people see the continent
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