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What are some of the key dates and facts associated with Galapagos conservation?

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What are some of the key dates and facts associated with Galapagos conservation?

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A. Important dates and facts include: • 1934: Terrestrial area designated a Wildlife Sanctuary • 1968: 97% of land area designated as National Park and Marine Reserve legally established • 1974: Terrestrial area designated a World Heritage Site • 1984: Terrestrial area designated Man and the Biosphere Reserve • 1990: International Whale Sanctuary established • 1998: Marine Reserve extended to 50,000 square miles. This means that Galapagos has the highest percentage of fully protected (non-exploitable) marine area in the world. 20% of the reserve has been designated as no-take zones.