Consider the reasons why people visit Antarctica, despite the huge expense that comes with some options, such as those offered by the White Desert resort at Whichaway Camp. The Union Glacier tours are also tens of thousands of dollars.
There are cheaper options, including some of the shipping lines such as Hurtigruten and similar companies.
As many as 40 000 people visit Antarctica each year.
The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) doesn't have anything to say about tourism, as when it was
Visitors going ashore on the continent have to follow IAATO guidance.
There are mandatory briefings for those who visit the continent.
This VIMEO film is used. We watched this in the classroom to have some ideas on the impacts that tourism might have in the continent.
Going Ashore in Antarctica - IAATO Briefing Film 2018 (ENGLISH) from IAATO on Vimeo.
Who are IAATO?
Visit the White Desert website. Can the pods and associated infrastructure really be called 'zero impact'?
Visit the Union Glacier website.
What do ALE: Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions do to reduce the impact of their work in the continent at places like Union Glacier?
Remember that all tourism in the continent is time-limited and weather-dependent, and this in some ways improves the chance of it being sustainable as the tourist season is so short.
There are cheaper options, including some of the shipping lines such as Hurtigruten and similar companies.
As many as 40 000 people visit Antarctica each year.
The Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) doesn't have anything to say about tourism, as when it was
Visitors going ashore on the continent have to follow IAATO guidance.
There are mandatory briefings for those who visit the continent.
This VIMEO film is used. We watched this in the classroom to have some ideas on the impacts that tourism might have in the continent.
Going Ashore in Antarctica - IAATO Briefing Film 2018 (ENGLISH) from IAATO on Vimeo.
Who are IAATO?
Visit the White Desert website. Can the pods and associated infrastructure really be called 'zero impact'?
Visit the Union Glacier website.
What do ALE: Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions do to reduce the impact of their work in the continent at places like Union Glacier?
Remember that all tourism in the continent is time-limited and weather-dependent, and this in some ways improves the chance of it being sustainable as the tourist season is so short.
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