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Fernandina Volcano, Galapagos Islands
Slide set compiled by Pete Mouginis-Mark, University of Hawaii.
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/eos/ppages/fern.html
Galapagos Giant Tortoise
Facts, photos, and videos of the largest tortoise on earth.
http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Galapagos_Giant_Tortoise.asp
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 Ecosystem on the Edge of Collapse
A report by the World Nature Fund and the Nature Foundation says that nearly half of the island chain's reptiles and one-third of its mammals are in danger of extinction from human population growth, invasive species, overfishing, and other stresses.
http://www.oneworld.org/ips2/july99/03_45_002.html
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/
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/
Under the Sea
Deborah Jones of Penn State University provides information on the influence of the physical environment and fisheries on the marine diversity of the islands. Find information on management, photos, references and links.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/d/t/dtj104/Galapagos.htm
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/
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 Oil Spill
Links to news articles and press releases on the biological impacts of the 2001 Jessica Oil Spill provided by the Charles Darwin Foundation. Find technical reports and video presentations in the Quicktime format.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/oilspill.html
Galapagos Conservation Trust
Provides information on both organization and the Islands and features news of activities, events and issues.
http://www.gct.org/
Galapagos 2003 Photos
Gallery features photographs of wildlife and natural landscapes.
http://homepages.tesco.net/~andrew.chong/galapagos/galapagos.htm
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