Antarctic ship-borne tourism – an analysis of the ‘Measure of Compliance’ of approvals, management plans, tour operator’s EIA, New Zealand legislation & the guidelines pertaining to tourists visiting the Ross Sea region, Antarctica

• Main Author: Hampson, Ellen
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: 2001
• Subjects: Antarctic; Eia; New Zealand; Ross Sea; The Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10092/14262

New Zealand is custodian of a large portion of the Antarctic continent, the Ross Sea region (Figure l). The Ross Sea region contains Some Of the most spectacular scenery, wildlife, and historic sites to be found On the continent. New Zealand has a strong obligation to ensure that this region is governed in accordance with both the international requirements set Out in the Antarctic Treaty System, and its Own national sense of what is right for the Ross Sea region, and Antarctica as a whole. New Zealand is custodian of a large portion of the Antarctic continent, the Ross Sea region (Figure l). The Ross Sea region contains Some Of the most spectacular scenery, wildlife, and historic sites to be found On the continent. New Zealand has a strong obligation to ensure that this region is governed in accordance with both the international requirements set Out in the Antarctic Treaty System, and its Own national sense of what is right for the Ross Sea region, and Antarctica as a whole.