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Flashcards in Tourism- Antartica Deck (5)
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1
Q

How many people on average visit Antarctica?

A
  • 35000 (2007/2008)
  • 37000 (2014)
  • increase from 6700 in 1992 to more than 45000
2
Q

Why do people visit Antarctica?

A
  • to see the wildlife
  • the adventure, place they’re never seen before
  • “see it before it’s gone”
  • status symbol
3
Q

What are the cost of tourism on Antarctica?

A
  • accidents from ships(oil slick)
  • destruction of habitat
  • invasive species (that people bring)
  • oil drilling
  • invasive species(pollen)
4
Q

What are the benefits of tourism on Antarctica?

A
  • tourism becoming an ambasitor for Antarctica

- raise awareness for Antarctica

5
Q

What are they doing to cope with the development of Antarctica?

A
  • Antarctic treaty (protect)
  • IAATO set up, rules about what ships can carry and litter
  • they have a popular code( how many people can visit at one time)