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 The goal of Antarctic Tourism is to give students a broad understanding of both the fine nature of the Antarctic as a destination, and the regulatory regime managing the industry. It is presented as a case study of a high cost, niche tourist destination. The Antarctic is isolated, inhospitable and subject to uncertain jurisdiction. The Antarctic legal regime is specifically framed to deal with peaceful scientific endeavour, yet there are more tourists visiting the Antarctic than there are scientists working there. The unit explores this phenomenon through a series of 13 interactive lectures presented online via the WebCT platform. The lectures will explore the region's history, its values, the nature of the industry, the special characteristics of the 3-tiered management regime, the comprehensive environmental requirements and the potential conflicts this poses.
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