Galapagos Islands at risk due to 'uncontrolled' expansion of the tourism industry...

Galapagos | Planeta

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In April 2007 Ecuador declared the Galapagos Islands are at risk and warned that visitor permits and flights to the islands could be suspended. A growing population, illegal fishing of sharks and sea cucumbers have taken their toll. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) cites the 'uncontrolled' expansion of the tourism industry as one of the main threats facing the archipelago.

A United Nations delegation visited the islands to determine whether the World Heritage site should be declared 'in danger.' The mission's findings will be examined at a special meeting in late June, early July by an intergovernmental committee o"

Voluntourism - trips for do-gooders...

I came across this interesting article that talks to the notion of Volunteer Tourism aka "Voluntourism" or "Ethnotourism"... feeling guilty yet? This is one way of giving some backk...

Voluntourism trips for do-gooders - Active Travel - MSNBC.com : "voluntourism"