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Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 2d

Experts warn that the surge in Antarctic tourism, driven by the urgency of "last chance tourism," poses significant risks to the fragile ecosystem, especially in light of a recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which highlights the need for stricter regulations and biosecurity measures to prevent contamination and protect the continent's unique wildlife. #Antarctica #SustainableTourism #EcologicalProtection #ARG #CV #JP #ANT

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Boom in 'last chance tourism' is huge risk to fragile Antarctica
Trips to Antarctica "need to be regulated appropriately, as you would with any of the world's sensitive and precious ecological sites," says one expert.
Euronews English @euronews.com Β· Lyon πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Β· 2d

Experts warn that tourism to Antarctica, driven by 'last chance tourism' as ice melts, must be carefully regulated to prevent contamination and protect fragile ecosystems, especially following a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship, highlighting the risks associated with increasing visitor numbers amidst a changing climate. #Antarctica #SustainableTourism #EcologicalProtection #AR #CV #JP

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Boom in 'last chance tourism' is huge risk to fragile Antarctica
Trips to Antarctica "need to be regulated appropriately, as you would with any of the world's sensitive and precious ecological sites," says one expert.