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Recommendations for travelling to the Galapagos Islands

Recommendations for traveling to the Galapagos Islands

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 20th March 202003/29/2020
  • Fragata Yacht, Galapagos Islands, Nature, News, Weather
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Visiting the Galapagos Islands is the desire of any traveler and lover of nature. These South American islands belong to Ecuador. They are one of the paradises that fall in love instantly. On the islands time seems to have stood still a long time ago. Beings such as marine iguanas or the huge Galapagos tortoises

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Galapagos Islands

Tourists’ favorite islands in Galapagos

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 13th March 202003/30/2020
  • Activities, Fragata Yacht, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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There are many places in the world to see wildlife. But only one where this wild fauna is one with the human being: the Galapagos Islands. Five million years of isolation and in the absence of large predators made Galapagos animals the most trusted in the world, which has undoubtedly been one of the main

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The main volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands

The main volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 28th February 202003/16/2020
  • Fragata Yacht, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The Galapagos Islands, also known as Enchanted Islands are located at a volcanic access point, and therefore, there is high volcanic activity. That means there are several volcanoes in the Galapagos, and yes, incredibly many of these are active. Most of the volcanoes that can be seen are located on the western islands of the

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The most exotic birds of the Galapagos Islands

The most exotic birds of the Galapagos Islands

  • Author g4l4p4g0s
  • Posted on 31st January 202002/05/2020
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The majestic Enchanted Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, 972 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador and are surrounded by thousands of miles of open sea. One of the most special attractions of this place, apart from its volcanoes, is its fauna. The Galapagos Islands have numerous of endemic species. Visitors notice about nineteen

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3,500 species inhabit the Galapagos Marine Reserve

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 19th November 201911/19/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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Sharks, stingrays, penguins, corals, sea lions, dolphins, plant organisms, and fish shoals are among the 3,500 species of flora and fauna registered in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, established in 1998. Eduardo Espinoza, Head of Marine Ecosystem and responsible of the monitoring of the Galapagos National Park Administration (DPNG), explained that out of the 22% of

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The use of plastic straws banned in Galapagos

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 12th November 201911/19/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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Since May 22, the sale and use of plastic straws in Galapagos is banned. This is the one of the four plastic products that will not be able to enter the Archipelago since Tuesday to reduce contamination. In addition to plastic straws, the introduction of t-shirt sleeves, polyethylene containers and non-returnable bottles will be progressively

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A program for waste mitigation in Galapagos

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 29th October 201910/29/2019
  • Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The Galapagos National Park has developed a program to mitigate the plastic waste that damages the marine ecosystem. The whole community is involved in the activity: the artisanal fishing sector, non- governmental organizations and public institutions. Up to now, the trips for mitigation have been made around Isabela Island, the coastal profile of Santiago, San

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Galapagos maritime system

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 26th September 201909/26/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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The islands are known for the presence of spectacular sea ​​creatures such as sharks, whale sharks, cetaceans and manta rays. The number of marine species of both plants and animals known in Galapagos has been increasing steadily since 1990, as result of new inventories. In terms of wealth of species, the marine ecosystem has a

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Differences between native and endemic plants

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 9th September 201909/09/2019
  • Fragata Yacht, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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Firstly, it is necessary to make a differentiation between endemic and native plants. Generally, people who do not have a broad knowledge about botany are unaware of some characteristics, and general aspects about plants. In this context, native plants are those that originate from a specific territory, and have populated that place by natural processes

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Facts about Galapagos giant tortoises that will surprise you

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 15th July 201907/15/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands, Nature
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In case you did not know, the word “galápago” means tortoise. The place was inhabited by exotic creatures, but among all, the most numerous were huge turtles that amazed everyone. Although it is yet unknown how the giant tortoises arrived at the Galapagos Islands, it is believed that they may have used some natural structures

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