Where are the Galapagos Islands?
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For more than 40 years, WWF has worked to support conservation in the Galapagos. WWF’s vision for the Galapagos is to ensure ecological integrity, economic prosperity and social equity for the future of the islands and the people who live here. To ensure that the vision becomes a reality, WWF is working closely with local authorities and other conservation organizations to tackle a number of threats – introduced species, poaching, overfishing, tourism development and agriculture – and to support scientific research and conservation management within the Galapagos National Park and marine reserve. The Galapagos Islands are also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Galapagos Islands are located approximately 1,000 km (625 miles) off the coast of Ecuador. They are comprised of thirteen islands and over forty islets. Some 18,000 humans inhabit five of the islands (San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, and Baltra), and 97% of the islands’ total area is designated as National Park land. San Cristobal Island, the easternmost island and home to the New Era Galapagos Foundation, has roughly 5,000 residents. What is the difference between San Cristobal and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno? San Cristobal is the name of the island. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the name of the principal town on the island, a port on the ocean where New Era Galapagos is located. The population of the whole island is approximately 5,000, most of whom live in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. What is the weather like on San Cristobal? There are two seasons in the Galapagos, a dry season and a wet season. Surprisingly, the “dry season”, from June to November, tends to be cloudier and c
