Tuesday, 1 May 2007

Galapagos Islands 'facing crisis'

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa has declared the Galapagos Islands, home to dozens of endangered species, at risk and a national priority for action. he islands, Ecuador's top tourist draw, were suffering an environmental and social crisis, he said.

LINK: BBC

Rampant tourism leaves Galapagos in big trouble

LINK: New Scientist

The cradle of evolution: Under siege and under threat

LINK: Independant

Conservationists join Ecuador President’s call to save Galapagos

LINK: Birdlife International

Galapagos 'face species threat'

LINK: BBC

Galapagos tours

LINK: Galapagos tour company

IGTOA is a nonprofit association of travel companies, conservation organizations, and other groups that are dedicated to the complete and lasting protection of the Galapagos

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Galapagos Conservation Trust

LINK: GCT

Longline fishing threatens Galapagos

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Adopt a Booby ???

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Link to BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Galapagos Islands 'facing crisis'