
Tourism: Boon or threat for the Galápagos?
The Galápagos Islands are treasure trove of wildlife found nowhere else in the world. But are tourists wanting to experience it up close protecting or endangering this unique biodiversity?It’s only 8:00 a.m., and already hot and humid. The cruise ship Silver Galápagos, with 100 passengers on board, is anchored in Great Darwin Bay, which looks …