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- An Evolving Tragedy (Jan 27)
<http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-galapagos.artjan27,0,3200207.story?coll=hc-headlines-editorials>
Hartford Courant - United States
The
Galapagos Islands, the remote archipelago off the coast of Ecuador
where Charles Darwin developed his theories of evolution, is in danger
of losing its unique and priceless ecosystem.
- The Future of Galapagos Tourism (Jan 20)
<http://travelvideo.tv/news/more.php?id=7869_0_1_0_M>
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - USA
Imagine you're returning to the Galapagos Islands after a long absence -
As you approach the waterfront in Puerto Ayora, it is barely recognizable....
- Animal instinct: Galapagos cruise reveals wildlife in natural habitats (Jan 19)
<http://theedge.bostonherald.com/travelNews/view.bg?articleid=121934>
Boston Herald - United States
No
matter how many National Geographic specials you've seen or how many
stories you've heard, nothing prepares you for the Galapagos Islands.
- Other views: Intelligent design fails 2 key tests (Jan 15)
<http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=114336&section=Opinion>
In-Forum - Fargo, ND
When theory is used in public discourse among non-scientists to express
uncertainty, the precise word substitute is "hypothesis."
- Royal Caribbean's new giant lets you surf without leaving the ship (Jan 8)
<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/travel/print/sfl-janbleekjan08,0,4204870.story?coll=sfla-travel-print>
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Royal Caribbean International could call itself the "DreamSports" cruise line.
<http://50connect.co.uk/50c/guides.asp?article=13808>
50 Connect - UK
Specialist tour operator Discover the World and the Galapagos
Conservation Trust are organising a special charter for September 2006.
- Galápagos Unbound (Jan 7)
<http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/01/08/travel/08galapagos.html>
New York Times - United States
We nudge the kayaks through the waves off a remote cove in the
Galápagos when a pair of mating sea turtles bob to the surface...
(Related story: New Way to See the Galapagos: by Kayak!
<http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/a/2006_01_08.htm>)
- Harvest The Galapagos For Sneakers? (Jan 1)
<http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/commentary/>
Hartford Courant - United States
The Galapagos Islands off the west coast of Ecuador are a very special
place. Yet some of that specialness is allegedly being chopped down and
shipped around the world...
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