New research suggests that visitors to Antarctica could skyrocket from 125 000 in 2023-2024 to more than 450 000 by 2034.
According to the study by the Queensland University of Technology QUT that was published on IOL , the influx of tourists is already leading to increased pollution in the region.
Dr Valeria Senigaglia , a marine scientist and lead author of the report, explained that while the impact of tourism wasnt enormous just yet, it was crucial to start thinking about solutions to manage this growth.
