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Last Chance Tourism

Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

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Last-Chance Tourism: The Urgency of Exploration

This chapter examines last-chance tourism, where the appeal of visiting threatened natural wonders increases due to their impending loss. It discusses the psychological and economic factors driving this trend, particularly in fragile ecosystems like the Galapagos Islands and the Arctic, while addressing the paradox of tourism funding conservation but also contributing to environmental harm.

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