The individual Galapagos Islands are all similar to each other. Malthus argued that human populations grow faster than their resources. Lamarck was one of the first scientists to propose that species evolve by natural selection. How is each Galapagos Island different? Darwin was startled to discover that each Galápagos island was “inhabited by a different […]

So, for a 7 night cruise in Galapagos, you should be prepared to budget about, per person: US$2,400 for a very rock bottom trip. US$4,500 or more for a high end trip. For land based, 7 nights, budget about US$2,400 or more. How much spending money do you need for the Galapagos? How much money […]

Galapagos is located on the Nazca tectonic plate. The islands were formed through the layering and lifting of repeated volcanic action.Each major island, with the exception of the largest island, Isabela, consists of a single large volcano. Isabela was formed when six volcanoes joined above sea level. Were the Galapagos Islands formed? The Galápagos Islands […]

Galapagos sharks are considered to be a circumtropical species with strong preferences for warm, clear waters near reef systems or oceanic islands and generally over continental shelf areas. Although Galapagos sharks are found worldwide, they are most commonly concentrated in tropical regions of the world’s oceans. Is there any sharks in Galapagos Islands? At least […]

The island is very arid, and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cacti and palo santo trees. Until 1986, Baltra (Seymour) Airport was the only airport serving the Galápagos. What does the Galapagos belong to? Galapagos Islands, Spanish Islas Galápagos, officially Archipiélago de Colón (“Columbus Archipelago”), island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively […]

San Cristobal Island History It is actually home to the oldest permanent settlement of the Galapagos Islands, plus it is the very first island that Darwin visited in 1835 aboard the HMS Beagle. Less than 50 years later, in 1880, an exile colony was built for prisoners coming from mainland Ecuador. What is San Cristobal […]

How rough are the seas on these ships in the Galapagos Islands? The Galapagos seas are generally calm, but during bad weather, and when the boat is traveling against the current, it can get rough. Seas can be a bit rougher July through December, especially in September and October, because of the Humboldt Current. What […]

The closure of the Panama land bridge altered ocean circulation, and probably brought about changes in wind strength and directions. These changes may have facilitated the colonisation of the Galápagos Islands, especially if that area was the point of departure for a flock of adventurous finches. How did the finches get to the Galapagos Islands? […]

Galapagos fish species here include: rays (manta and sometimes spotted eagle), moray eels, sea turtles, scorpion fish, pencil sea urchins, yellow tailed grunts, as well as various species of shark. What fish live around the Galapagos Islands? What fish can you see while snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands? 1) Sergeant Major. Sergeant-major is found at […]

Threats. Penguins are threatened by pollution, bycatch and climate change. Introduced species, such as dogs, carry diseases that can spread to penguins as well, and cats pose a threat as predators. What is causing the Galapagos penguin to be Endangered? The Galapagos penguin is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.When […]

In 1831, he embarked on a five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle after managing to persuade Captain Robert FitzRoy to let him join him as the ship’s naturalist. In 1835, the Beagle arrived in the Galapagos and Darwin spent some time visiting the islands of San Cristóbal, Floreana, Isabela and Santiago to collect specimens. How […]

It is possible to buy a Galapagos tortoise, however you may find your local authority does not allow it, while in other places a permit for rare or endangered species is needed. You must be ready to care for a large, expensive animal that can live for up to 200 years. Is it legal to […]

There are fewer than 1,000 pairs of breeding Galapagos penguins. Nesting takes place between May and January, so be sure to visit during those months if that is what you wish to see on your visit to the Galapagos Islands. Where can you see penguins in Galapagos? Where to see them: They are found mainly […]

However, the Galapagos finches helped Darwin solidify his idea of natural selection. The favorable adaptations of Darwin’s Finches’ beaks were selected for over generations until they all branched out to make new species. These birds, although nearly identical in all other ways to mainland finches, had different beaks. How do the finches of the Galapagos […]

Average annual water temperature on the coast in Galapagos Islands is 75°F, by the seasons: in winter 73°F, in spring 72°F, in summer 76°F, in autumn 78°F. Do you need a wetsuit in the Galapagos? The very short answer: It is not ultimately necessary to wear a wetsuit when swimming or snorkeling in Galapagos, but […]