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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

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