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The British Royal Navy has taken scientists on an Antarctic research mission to analyse the increasing impact of tourism and climate change on the continent.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 29 Jan 2024
The British Royal Navy has taken scientists on an Antarctic research mission to analyse the increasing impact of tourism and climate change on the continent.
The HMS Protector transported two researchers from the University of Portsmouth in the UK, with the team collecting water and rock samples from Antarctica.
The samples will be tested for concentrations of microplastics, metals and nutrients, providing insight into the impact humans may be having on the frozen continent, which is crucial in controlling global warming.
Each year around 53,000 tourists visit Antarctica, with a recent study suggesting they could be unwittingly contributing to the melting of 83 tonnes of snow.
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