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This is the first of two articles on issues facing the Galapagos Islands. These appeared recently in our annual report to members. In 2007 UNESCO moved the Galapagos Islands to
Tourism is the driving force behind the unprecedented change in the Galapagos during the last decade. All experts agree, it’s expanding at an unsustainable rate. The scientific and conservation communities
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted on Wednesday to remove the Galapagos Islands from its World Heritage in Danger List. But the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The Galapagos Conservation Trust has expressed concern that UNESCO’s vote to remove Galapagos from the World Heritage Sites in Danger list is premature. The Galapagos Conservation Trust’s Chief Executive Toni
Several organizations have have raised questions and concerns about the removal of the Galapagos from the World Heritage in Danger List last month. (see previous posts) The following was reported
National Geographic Traveler writer, Norie Quintos, writes a blog entitled Intelligent Travel. She’s come out with the first two articles in a series that are worth reading: Galapagos with Teens: Lessons
A dozen bombs from WWII buried in a very popular spot on the Galapagos Islands have been found by fishermen. The bomb shells were located between Bartolome and Baltra islands,
“Condo” developers have built beach-front homes along the world-famous coastline of the Galapagos Islands — but it’s all for a good cause. Built into the volcanic shoreline, the condos are
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Zegrahm Expeditions’ Scott Fitzsimmons on April 25th. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to his family and
April 25, 2011 — Technology is increasingly being used to cut costs and catch poachers in the Galapagos. Due to the size of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) and the