Galapagos Islands

Isabela pier, Galapagos Islands

Is tourism harming the Galápagos Islands?

November 2, 2017
Environment

The wildlife in the Galápagos Islands is unafraid of humans, but is tourism and the selfie culture damaging the very sights people come to see?

Is tourism harming the Galápagos Islands?
The Wolf volcano spews smoke and lava on Isabela Island, May 25.

Galapagos islands' Wolf volcano erupts — rare pink iguanas not in danger

May 26, 2015
Environment
Galapagos islands' Wolf volcano erupts — rare pink iguanas not in danger

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