Galapogas Islands

Question 1

Who owns the galapogas islands?

Answer 1

Ecuador

Question 2

What facts are there about the area?

Answer 2

50 volcanic islands off the coast of South America

90% of islands are nationals parks/ marine reserves

Question 3

When did protection begin?

Answer 3

1930’s

Became first UNESCO world heritage site in 1979

Question 4

What are the strict rules about tourism?

Answer 4

Small ships carry 10-16 people
Can only go on specific shores and beaches
High price for travel( flights) reducing number of visitors

Question 5

What are some problems?

Answer 5

Sites are over visited

Oil from bots can pollute areas and ruin nature

Question 6

What are positive impacts?

Answer 6

Locals make a living e.g owning boats, small guest houses run by families/ locals paid as guides
Tourism is planned so habitats stay around in the future

Question 7

What is stewardship?

Answer 7

Personal responsibility for looking after something such as the environment so to preserve it for future generations

Question 8

What is conservation ?

Answer 8

Careful and planned use of resources to manage and maintain the natural environment