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 Stories About: Ecuador AND Galapagos Islands AND marine life AND news
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Bycatcher in the Eye
Iconic Galapagos Islands threatened by longline fishing, other stuff |
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31 Mar 2005 |
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| Bycatcher in the Eye Iconic Galapagos Islands threatened by longline fishing, other stuff The Galapagos Islands are iconic for biologists and conservationists, home to a dizzying array of rare and endangered species that inspired Charles Darwin's seminal work on evolution. Today, the entire marine ecosystem surrounding the islands may be in jeopardy. The militant fishing unions that hold sway over the adminis ... |
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| Topics: Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, marine life, news (all these topics) |
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