Impacts of Tourism on Antarctica.

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Impacts of Tourism on Antarctica.

Antarctica, a pristine place created by nature, one of the last true

wilderness left on the planet. After Antarctica was discovered, mankind has

explored its most of parts, revealed much information regarding our history;

studied wildlife located here, organised tourist activities. However the issue

which plays a major role today is the impact of human activities on Antarctica.

Antarctica which is governed by many countries denies the claim for

exploitation of Antarctica for past few decays. Reviling the present situation of

Antarctica shows that it is becoming a tourist destination place which

initialises further debate on the issue.

(Baurer,T. 1994 :01) believes that tourism in Antarctica should be

managed in a sustainable fashion. He also mentions that the estimated effects

of tourism on Antarctica may be around 0.52 percentage of the total human

impact. On the other hand according to Diggins, the numbers of tourist have

increase by more than 600 percentages. She mentions with the data that the

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total number of tourist visiting Antarctica exceeds the combine number of

scientist and the supporting personal which are in Antarctica program. Baurer

mentions that tourist ship which arrived to Antarctica is aboard cruise ships,

which do not require land base infrastructure; on the contrary there is no

information of shipping accidents in Antarctica which is given by (Diggins,

T.1994:02).  

(Horgon, J.1993: 03) visualise the effects of scientist on Antarctica, by

            describing the present situation of a station in Antarctica. ...

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