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Tourism in Galapagos

“In 1978, the Galapagos Islands were designated a UNESCO World Heritage, signifying their “outstanding value to humanity.” ” (1). “40,000 tourists in 1990, over 145,000 in 2006” (2). “In June, [2007] UNESCO placed the Galapagos Islands on its list of World Heritage in Danger .” (3). A single day visit on Santa Cruz inspired me to write on Tourism in Galapagos Why? Because it’s in Santa Cruz I realized the “Issues Facing Galapagos” to use the title of an article presented by IGTOA After some research... I gathered some information on International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), Park decide the itinerary and more - Craig MacFarland (CDF), Nature Conservancy Projects in Galapagos, Population of Galapagos, INGALA, “Galapagos at Risk” - Graham Watkins of Charles Darwin Foundation, Finch Bay Eco-Hotel, Charles Darwin Foundation, Visitor Statistics, Galapagos National Park, Fishermen conflict with GNP. Consider some options in What Can I Do? section.

Marine Garbage

Garbage in the water... it’s everywhere! The interest on Marine Garbage started because we found garbage on a beach on Floreana Island. In Galapagos, marine debris collection has reduced from 8 tons in 1998 to 300 lbs in 2007. The issue of Marine Debris can improve. After some research I discovered Marine Garbage is a serious problem: view our video Marine Garbage on YouTube. Learn the role of our oceans on our planet. Read Captain Paul Watson’s Essay. Watch Captain Charles Moores’s video. Watch videos on What is the Gyre? Learn plastic facts and the consequences of garbage in our ocean. Consider some options in What Can I Do?

Sharks in Trouble

The movie SHARK WATER by Rob Stewart. Videos: Rob Stewart on ABC News (YouTube), Sea Shepherd on Saving Sharks in Costa Rica (You Tube) and Rob Stewart's web site. Jack Grove, tour leader of Zegrahm Expedition, took us, tourists, to see the underwater world where we saw, among other creatures, the gentle Whitetip Reef Sharks. National Geographic video with Yoa Ming against shark finning.