The article highlights the alarming trend of mass tourism reaching Antarctica, specifically Deception Island, where luxury cruise ships bring thousands of tourists to a once-remote and pristine location. Despite its harsh environment, visitors flock to capture moments for social media, drawing parallels to overcrowded holiday hotspots. The ecological risks associated with this surge in tourism are echoed by biologists concerned about the impact on the island's fragile ecosystem, which is already marked by the remnants of previous human activity, such as whaling stations and abandoned scientific bases.
"Twenty years ago, fewer than 20,000 people visited Antarctica each year, but last year, the numbers have surged dramatically, indicating a troubling trend towards mass tourism."
"The once-pristine Deception Island now witnesses an influx of visitors, reminiscent of busy Mediterranean tourist spots, as luxury cruise ships become a common sight."
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