Tourism in Antarctica at present is self-regulated by the IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators and was founded in 1991. Currently, there are 113 members in IAATO. The organization applies strict guidelines for its member tour operators and ships. These guidelines limit the size of the ships that can cruise Antarctic waters and the number of people that can enter sites around Antarctica.
The South Shetland Islands are the first visible sights of Antarctica, when one cruises towards the Antarctica Peninsula. The Antarctica Peninsula is only 120 kilometers north of these islands. The South Shetland Islands are an integral part of the various island groups of Antarctica.
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