In today's world you are able to travel basically anywhere you want, even the most delicate pieces of land. Antarctica is one that is becoming more fragile as the Earth becomes older. There are ways to travel and leave little to no trace to the land you visit. Ecotourism is a way to travel to beautiful destinations without leaving your footprints along the way. 

With ANI (Adventure Network International) they take you on these tours while teaching and practicing the different techniques of sustainable travel. They follow the guidelines to the Antarctic Treaty System (http://www.ats.aq/e/ats.htm), they are members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators ( 
http://iaato.org/home), and they also are authorized by the US Government to meet the requirements of the Antarctic Treaty. ANI also share their points on how they are using eco-friendly tools to being very successful sustainable travelers. 

Treading Softly in Antarctica

• Reducing our Footprint
• Waste Removal
• Wildlife Protection
• Mount Vinson
• What you can do

They hit on these main points and teach you as well as practicing these sustainable acts to ensure the safety of yourself as well as the safety of Antarctica. 

I encourage you to visit http://www.adventure-network.com/ whether you are planning a trip or are interested in how a company can be successful in sustainable travel. 

Antarctica is one of three areas in the globe, which are currently experiencing a climate change. In each area the mean annual temperatures have risen each year. The climate change is affecting the animals living in the peninsula. As the ice sheets melt, it is leaving less land and open ground for animals to live. It has been affecting not only the land based  animals but also the oceanic wildlife. the Krill shrimp are also declining which are also a big staple food for everything from fish to whales. 

This is one of many icebergs in Antarctica.  This also the home of many animals including penguins which you see standing on the iceberg.