South America- Ecuador- Provinces- Galapagos Islands- Science and Environment

12 pages found in Science and Environment:

Biological Impacts of the Jessica Oil Spill on the Galapagos Environment

Marine and land based impacts of the oil spill in 2001. Extensive information on the spill, response, cleanup, and environmental impacts included. [PDF]
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/files/library/pdf/Impacts_of_Jessica_ver1.1.pdf

Charles Darwin Research Station

News and articles about the research in the islands and the Galapagos Marine Resources Reserve of Ecuador. English and Espagnol.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/

Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos Islands

Slide set compiled by Pete Mouginis-Mark, University of Hawaii.
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/eos/ppages/fern.html

Galapagos 2003

Gallery features photographs of wildlife and natural landscapes.
http://www.wanderfar.co.uk/galapagos/galapagos.htm

The Galapagos Coalition

Organization comprised of scientists and lawyers with expertise in environmental and international law. Features participant information, map, video library, details on conservation and legal issues.
http://www.law.emory.edu/PI/GALAPAGOS/

Galapagos Conservation Trust

Provides information on both organization and the Islands and features news of activities, events and issues.
http://www.gct.org/

Galapagos Giant Tortoise

Facts, photos, and videos of the largest tortoise on earth.
http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.asp

The Galapagos Islands at the Rochester Institute of Technology

Find details and photos of expeditions led by Dr. Robert Rothman of the Department of Biological Sciences. Features slide show and information on the natural history of the islands.
http://www.rit.edu/~rhrsbi/GalapagosPages/NewGalapagos.html

Galapagos Islands Natural History

Large collection of information and images covering geologic origin, volcanoes, reptiles, land and water birds, and human history of the Galapagos. Includes a large bibliography.
http://www.rit.edu/~rhrsbi/GalapagosPages/Galapagos.html

Galapagos.org

The Charles Darwin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting conservation, education, and scientific research. Discover publications, FAQ, contacts and membership details.
http://www.galapagos.org/

Marine Conservation And Human Conflicts In The Galapagos Islands

Rodrigo H. Bustamante of the University of Washington provides a history of clashes between fishermen, the authorities and conservation scientists between 1992-2002. Includes related links.
http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/bustamante.htm

NMNH Galapagos Expedition

Discover information about a project conducted by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Provides information about the islands and research, photo journal and video footage.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/expeditions/galapagos/