Worries as tourists flock to Antarctica in wake of pandemic by Nick Grimm

Around the world, international tourism took a dive in recent years thanks to the global pandemic.Nowhere was that downturn more stark than in Antarctica, which received just 15 visitors during the 2020-2021 season.But this summer that number is expected to surge to more than 100-thousand reviving w...

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Main Authors: Nielsen, HE, Leane, E
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2023
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Online Access:https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/worries-as-tourists-flock-to-antarctica-in-wake-of-pandemic/101857834
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Summary:Around the world, international tourism took a dive in recent years thanks to the global pandemic.Nowhere was that downturn more stark than in Antarctica, which received just 15 visitors during the 2020-2021 season.But this summer that number is expected to surge to more than 100-thousand reviving worries about the impact on the continent's pristine environment.