Marchena

Quickfacts:

Origin of Name: Spanish Monk, Frey Antonio de Marchena

Other Name: Bindloe

Origin of Name: English Ship Captain, John Bindloe

Location: Part of the Northern Group (Gevenosa, Marchena, & Pinta)

Size: 18km by 12km (216 km sq)

Rank: 7^th biggest Galapagos Island

Max. Altitude: 100m

Average Temperature Year-round: 28º C (85º F)

Geology:

1. Shield Volcano

2. No Fresh Water

3. Coral Beaches

4. Natural Step Formations

Unique Problem(s):

Wasmannia auropunctata (Red Fire Ant) was introduced to Marchena about 15 years ago and had spread over 22 hectares. The ants have been contained to a 65m2 area. The ants have caused the deaths of many native birds. The ants will be eradicated in possibly two years.

Population Status: Off Limits to Humans

Tourism: Off-Shore Diving

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1. Tourism

2. Volcanoes

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