12/29/2003

15,933 sea cucumbers, underwater fishing spears, and a cartridge of ammunition were found in Lenin Sanchez's home in San Cristobal.  He is currently being detained for suspicion of illegal fishing and possession of illegal arms.  

11/29/2000

A group of fishermen displayed violent actions in an effort to express their discontent with environmental restrictions in the waters around the Galapagos Islands.  The group stole some baby tortoises from a tortoise breeding center.  The tortoises were later returned but the threat to the wildlife and the discontent of the fishermen poses a huge problem.  The number of fishermen coming to the islands doubled over the last year even though there has been an official ban on new fishing boats.  On top of disobeying the rules, the fishermen also persuaded the local authorities to extend the lobster season.  This is a very serious problem and measures need to be taken to enforce the rules so that the Galapagos wildlife can be protected.  

11/4/2004

Can Yacht Agents Really Smooth The Way In The South Pacific?

    Yacht ships usually pull into Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island but it might be easier to pull into San Cristobal Island, the capital of the Galapagos.

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