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CONSERVING THE FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT
Visit the most remote places on earth and enjoy the trip in greater comfort and safety than trailblazing polar explorers could have imagined. At Quark Expeditions®, we take the conservation and protection of the natural and cultural environments we visit seriously, and we know you’ll do the same when you travel with us. Conservation is a central theme in our on-board education programs, each led by professionals in their respective fields. Many travelers return from their Antarctic adventure with an enhanced sensitivity to the issues of polar conservation. Quark is a long-time member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), two organizations that share our
dedication to promoting environmentally responsible tourism. These two organizations offer guidelines and resources to help us ensure the footprints polar tourists leave behind are minimal.
• Avoiding disturbing wildlife and its habitats • Respecting archaeological and historical remains • Respecting the sensibilities of local people • Observing wilderness etiquette We observe guidelines aimed at preventing adverse impacts from our visits by doing the following:
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