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1
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Where

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1000km from the west coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean

2
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Belong to

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Ecuador

3
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Famous link

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Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution

4
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National Park/marine reserve

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90% of the islands are designated as one of these

5
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When did protection begin

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1930s

6
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Ecosystems

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Among the most fragile and precious in the world
First UNESCO world heritage site in 1979
Also a biosphere reserve and whale sanctuary

7
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Tourist arrival

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On small ships that tour the island

8
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Restrictions

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People are only allowed onshore at specific locations in limited numbers

9
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Price

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8 say cruise costs £800 without flights

10
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Galapagos Conservation Trust

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Gets £25 from each visitor’s holiday price

11
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Tour boats

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Owned by locals and take 10-16 tourists each

12
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Ecuador

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Brought benefits because generates income

13
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Pollution

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Some sites are overused and oil from boats can pollute the area, putting the islands water supply under pressure

14
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Benefits of the ecotourism

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  1. Environmental
  2. Economic to local economy
    3 Economic to individuals
15
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Benefits to environment

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The ecotourism creates jobs opportunities for present and future inhabitants where jobs wouldn’t be available in basic industries such as agriculture due to the fragile environment

16
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Benefits to the local economy

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Local businesses provide the needs of tourists

Tourists stay in small guest houses run by families

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Benefits to individuals

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People are employed in guest houses and on boats as guides and this income makes a difference in the household

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