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Jan 31
Galapagos sea lion massacre fuels conservation fears
Reuters UK - UK
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorian authorities are investigating the massacre of
53 sea lions in the pristine Galapagos islands in an incident
fueling concerns ...
Discovery Initiatives cruise location is used as a location for ...
PRLog.Org (press release) - Bucuresti, Romania
Org) – Jan 30, 2008 – The Galapagos Islands are to feature in a
new series starting this Monday 4th February at 9pm on BBC One, called Life
in Cold Blood.
Americans Don't Care about Latin America
VivirLatino - New York, NY, USA
While Americans might be preoccupied with saving sea lions in the
Galapagos, it seems that as a country we aren't very concerned
about our neighbors to the ...
Jan 30
Ecuador investigates Galapagos Islands slaughter of more than 50 ...
ABC News - USA
Ecuadorean authorities are investigating the clubbing deaths of more than
50 Galapagos Islands sea lions found in January with their skulls
cracked...
Sea lions massacred in Galapagos
BBC News - UK
Ecuadorean officials are investigating the slaughter of 53 sea lions from
the Galapagos Islands nature reserve, which were found with their
heads caved in.
Have a heart this Valentine’s day
Easier (press release) - Chester, UK
If ecology is your focus, choose the Galapagos where you will work
with local fishermen to ‘clean-up’ coastal areas or Australia, for
turtle conservation ...
Sea lions massacred in Galapagos
Independent Online - Cape Town, South Africa
Quito - Ecuadoran authorities are investigating the massacre of 53 sea
lions that were found with crushed skulls in the Galapagos Islands,
the endangered ...
Galapagos Achieves EUR 3.4 Million Milestone Payment from Janssen ...
Lifescience-online - Geneva, Switzerland
Galapagos NV (Euronext and LSE: GLPG) announced today achievement of
a milestone under its alliance agreement in rheumatoid arthritis with
Janssen ...
Ecuador investigates Galapagos slaughter of more than 50 sea lions
The Canadian Press -
QUITO, Ecuador - Ecuadoran authorities are investigating the clubbing
deaths of more than 50 Galapagos Islands sea lions found in January
with their skulls ...
Jan 29
More than 50 sea lions massacred in Galapagos
AFP - Ecuadoran authorities are investigating the massacre of 53
sea lions that were found with crushed skulls in the Galapagos
Islands...
UNESCO Travel: Galapagos Islands "In Danger"
Jaunted - USA
We may think of it as one of the world's best, but the Galapagos
National Park is in trouble. A boom in tourism to the islands--145000
visitors dropped by ...
Jan 28
Shipboard Employment Specialist
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
Lindblad Expeditions is the leader in expedition travel; we own and operate
small ships, taking our guests to remote destinations such as
Galapagos and ...
South American tales
News Shopper - UK
By William Aps Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands starred in a talk
given by Ann Bartlett at St Mark's Hall, West Wickham on Thursday
January 17.
Jan 27
A short trip to Banos, Ecuador
MLive.com - MI, USA
Editor's note: Sarah Losinski, back in Michigan now and preparing to
leave for Africa, is posting bits about her recent trip to the
Galapagos Islands she ...
Jan 26
Can Darwin’s Lab Survive Success?
New York Times - United States
By JENNIFER CONLIN FOR anyone touring the Galapagos Islands, it is
hard to imagine the globe’s first World Heritage Site is at risk.
...
Equator bound: Ecuador, Galapagos Islands tour planned for June
Willits News - Willits, CA, USA
For four days and three nights, travelers will tour the areas making up the
Galapagos Islands, seeing the plethora of reptiles and wildlife,
Blue-Footed ...
Thai in Williamsburg? Forget Sea, Head Over to Chai
MetroPost - New York, NY, USA
The Berry St. corridor, once anchored by Galapagos, is now arguably
dominated by the presence of Sea, a swanky thai restaurant that began in
Manhattan.
Detox Not Botox -- Fruit Flush 3-Day Detox Turns Back the Hands of ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale, WA, USA
... four cups of organic oat bran daily, or drinking a tea from a
rare herb that only grows on the backs of female tortoises on the
Galapagos Islands.
Review: Sharkwater
Tulsa World - Tulsa, OK, USA
Try to dismiss the self-indulgent manner of the film and concentrate on the
disturbing imagery of renegade sailors surrounding the Galapagos and
Costa Rica ...
Jan 25
Now Playing at IMAX: Galapagos Islands
About - Cities & Towns - New York, NY, USA
An amazing immersive cinematic experience, Galapagos delves deep
into the largely known waters surrounding this famous volcanic archipelago
to explore the ...
Reader poses scientific questions on Ice Age
Palladium-Item - Richmond, IN, USA
... or the cultivated Banana (the tasty yellow things you buy at
Kroger / Meijer) and the finches down in the Galapagos islands is an
issue of time.
Jan 23
Enchanted islands - The Galapagos with Tandayapa
Easier (press release) - Chester, UK
Cruises for Nature have chartered the comfortable air-conditioned 98-foot
motor-yacht, Galapagos Adventurer V, for 15-guests on their wildlife
and ...
The Great Debate: Booking a Cruise Early or Late?
Earthtimes - London, UK
You wait to sail on a ship's inaugural cruise or want to travel to a
particular destination with limited availability, such as Antarctica, the
Galapagos ...
Jan 21
British film crew in Eastern Bay
1XX Whakatane - Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
He says they're visiting Vanuatu, French Polynesia, the Solomon
Islands, and the Galapagos Islands among others. Richard Willicomb
and his crew have spent ...
Calling all cheapskates
Southtown Star - Chicago, IL, USA
It's too daunting to say, "I'm going to start saving today for
a trip to the Galapagos." But it's not too daunting to save
for a new pair of ridiculously ...
Jan 20
Misunderstanding survival of the fittest
Times of India - India
Although the original idea was based on the varied development of finches
from what seemed to be a common ancestor on the Galapagos Islands,
...
My first week in Ecuador
MLive.com - MI, USA
... back in Michigan now and preparing to leave for Africa, is
posting bits about her recent trip to the Galapagos Islands she
didn't have time to share ...
Learn from tortoises
Emporia Gazette (subscription) - Emporia, KS, USA
The Galapagos Tortoise is a remarkable creature. Early Spanish
explorers were so taken with the giant that they identified a whole chain
of islands with the ...
Penn Museum Presents 'Darwin Day'
HULIQ - Hickory, NC, USA
A supreme Naturalist, Darwin was especially intrigued by the unique life
forms that developed in relative isolation on the Galapagos Islands.
Just Back From: Galapagos Islansd, Ecuador
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
We went because: It was a life list trip. Everyone we have encountered
since we have returned says they always wanted to go - we decided to
actually do it.
Jan 18
Where Next? Three Unique Adventure Travel Opportunities for 2008
PR-USA.net (press release) - Varna, Bulgaria
From a Tanzania safari with a volunteer element, to a one-time-only Turkey
walking tour and cruise, to an additional date for their popular
Galapagos ...
BBC still committed to dual HD DVD and Blu-ray releases
Mobile Digest - London, England, UK
The Beeb says it'll continue its policy of supporting both formats,
following its policy with series like Planet Earth and Galapagos.
...
Preclinical news in brief
OutSourcing-Pharma.com - London, UK
By staff reporter 17/01/2008 - In this week's review of activity within
the preclinical research services arena, news has emerged involving
Galapagos...
Jan 17
Toyota International Teacher Program Celebrates 10 Years of ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale, WA, USA
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the program will send US
teachers to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands to expand their
international ...
Ever a teacher, she taught her kids the world
St. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg, FL, USA
She took one to China, another to the Galapagos Islands, another to
the Amazon. "The big, warm, maternal 'bring the children to
me' thing wasn't my mom," ...
Jan 15
A South American adventure
News Shopper - UK
By William Aps Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands will be the subject
of a talk hosted by Spring Park Social Club on Thursday 17 January at St
Mark's Hall...
Galapagos extends Lilly research collaboration in nuclear hormone ...
CNNMoney.com - USA
14, 2008 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) -- Galapagos NV
said service division BioFocus DPI has extended its drug discovery
agreement with Eli ...
Galapagos extends drug discovery collaboration with Lilly in ...
Euronext (persbericht) - Netherlands
Mechelen, Belgium; 14 January 2008 - Galapagos NV (Euronext &
LSE: GLPG) announced today that its service division BioFocus DPI has
extended its drug ...
Jan 14
For "Turtleman" Peter Pritchard and wife, love is a shell game
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando, FL, USA
The memoir includes recollections of Peter's mentor, University of
Florida sea turtle pioneer Archie Carr; his adventures in the
Galapagos Islands...
Jan 13
Wildlife Society to Host Galapagos Presentation
Woodlands Online, LLC - The Woodlands, TX, USA
Dr. Flanagan’s presentation will include fascinating photos and stories
from his many adventures in the Galapagos Islands. Among his awards
are the 2000 ...
Check your knowledge
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - AR, USA
What South American country owns the Galapagos Islands ? 2. The
brightest star is Sirius, known as the ______ Star. Fill in the blank. 3.
...
Jan 12
Wildlife Society to Host Galapagos Presentation
Woodlands Online, LLC - The Woodlands,TX, USA
Dr. Flanagan’s presentation will include fascinating photos and stories
from his many adventures in the Galapagos Islands. Among his awards
are the 2000 ...
Jan 11
Wildlife film series roars again
Willits News - Willits, CA, USA
The series opener, Born of Fire, is a rare treatment of the
Galapagos Islands, home to some of the most astonishing creatures on
Earth.
Jan 10
Information on Michigan and Great Lakes Vacations, Getaways and Guides
MLive.com - MI, USA
by MLive Staff by Sarah Losinski and Clarity GuerraPhotos from Spartan
Abroad travel blogger Sarah Losinski's trip to the Galapagos
Islands.
The road to Durban
MLive.com - MI, USA
The Galapagos maintained the perfect balance of "fresh,
adventurous, and exiting" with "routine, relaxing, and
peaceful." Right now I am back at MSU to ...
Aerogal Arrives In Miami; the City Officially Becomes Its First US ...
Hispanic PR Wire (press release) - Miami, FL, USA
Miami has now become Aerogal’s first US destination, and the airline will
be the only carrier offering flights from Miami to the famed
Galapagos islands.
Ask Jack: Jack’s Top 10 Animal Experiences
Flathead Beacon - Kalispell, MT, USA
6) Walking among wildlife on the Galapagos Islands: Of course,
I’ve always wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands since reading
all the research by Charles ...
Jan 9
Fearless Traveler Best time to visit the Galapagos? Any time.
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Q: My family would like to go to the Galapagos Islands. When is the
best time of year to visit? Also, are there discounts for kids on the
cruises? ...
The Life Around Us: Bird's-eye view of feathered friends
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
Darwin looked at finches when he was at the Galapagos Islands. He
noticed that there were different kinds of finches living in different
habitats on ...
Jan 7
Fearless traveler
Indianapolis Star - United States
Question: My family would like to go to the Galapagos Islands. When
is the best time of year to visit? Also, are there discounts for kids on
the cruises? ...
Jan 6
Get to know our country's plants
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
On the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin was fascinated by the
sunflower's relatives - several of them are 10m-tall trees. This is an
example of adaptive ...
Land of the tortoise
News & Observer - Raleigh, NC, USA
The Galapagos Islands are 600 miles from mainland Ecuador. TAME and
Aerogal fly round trip from Quito and Guayaquil to Isla Baltra, connecting
to Isla Santa ...
Jan 5
Steppes Travel Publishes its Spring 2008 Journey Ideas Newsletter.
Free press releases - Oxford, UK
The Nile and Amazon, Galapagos and the rivers of Russia. The
newsletter also details a new destination for Steppes Travel – Japan,
from where Paul Craven ...
Nature tourism taking a toll in the Galapagos
Mongabay.com - USA
A booming "ecotourism" industry is bringing new threats to the
Galapagos, reports a feature in the Wall Street Journal.
Unsustainable tourism development ...
Galapagos Under Siege
Wall Street Journal - USA
I've just spent two days here in Puerto Ayora, the largest town in the
Galapagos, where new cinderblock buildings are radiating in every
direction.
Letters: Galapagos Restrictions
New York Times - United States
23) does sailors and the Galapagos a disservice. While mentioning
that private boats are restricted to two anchorages, it fails to point out
that they are ...
Jan 4
Discovery Initiatives announces new Galapagos Volcanoes and ...
PRLog.Org - Bucuresti,Romania
... and most volcanically active of the Galapagos Islands,
with expert geological guide; a privileged ‘Back stage’ tour of the
Charles Darwin Research.
Discovery Initiatives announces new Galapagos Volcanoes and ...
Free press releases - Oxford, UK
Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced
the launch of a new tour around the Galapagos Islands and volcanoes.
...
The best time to visit Galapagos Islands
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Q: My family would like to go to the Galapagos Islands. When is the
best time of year to visit? Also, are there discounts for kids on the
cruises? ...
Getting the Monkey off Darwin's Back
Skeptical Inquirer - USA
A study of the DNA of Darwin's finches on the Galapagos Islands
(Petren et al. 1999) provides a good example of why the idea of progress
makes no sense in ...
Academy of Sciences packs up for move; it will be closed 9 months
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Then there's the job of moving the world's greatest collection of
life samples that were gathered on the Galapagos Islands during the
academy's first ...
Best Bets
SouthCoastToday.com - New Bedford, MA, USA
Courtesy of Dr. Paul Snyder A red-footed booby tends a baby on its nest in
the Galapagos Islands. Dr. Paul Snyder will give a slide lecture
Wednesday about ...
Jan 1
Going to the extremes
The West Australian - Perth, Western Australia, Australia
... he was underwater off the Galapagos photographing feeding
sharks; in September, caving on Vancouver Island, and in August, tracking
hurricane Dean in ...
• Local artist Seth Chwast to be on Today' show
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland, OH, USA
... of the condominiums, Debra Chwast said. He also has a solo show
scheduled to open in March at the John Madejski Gallery in the
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
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