1
Q
Benefits on tourism (Antartica)
A
- More aware of actions and Impacts on environment
- Bring money -> spent on conserving area
2
Q
Disadvantages on tourism (Antartica)
A
- Trample plants, disturb wildlife
- Litter
- Accidentally introduce non-native species (wipe out existing ones)
- Spillage of fuel (Sinking cruise ship 07,MS explorer) killing fish, penguins and molluscs
- Global warming
3
Q
Solutions to protect Antartica
A
- Antarctic treaty (1961) to protect and conserve area (47 counties)
- New limits on tourism (100 passengers)
- Wildlife mustn’t be distributed
- Nothing should be left behind
- International association of Antarctic
4
Q
How many tourists visit Antartica
A
1996/97 - 7413 people
2007/8 - 46,000 people
5
Q
Why do people visit Antarctica
A
- Adventure
- Different climate
- Follow explorers
- Landscape
- Wildlife
- Scenery
