A worrying phenomenon is unfolding in Antarctica, where tour guides are resigning en masse. According to a recent study, these guides can no longer work in a sector that profits from climate change while pretending to combat it. One of them stated: You see glaciers calving massively, and you just want to cry. But all the guests applaud. And you think... 'Can't you make the connection?'
The Consequences of Cruise Tourism in Antarctica
Antarctic cruise tourism is booming, with thousands of visitors each year. However, this influx has devastating consequences for the environment. Glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, fragile ecosystems are disrupted, and natural resources are overexploited. Tour guides, whose mission is to promote conservation and environmental protection, find themselves conflicted with their conscience.