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Galapagos Marine Reserve

The Galapagos Marine Reserve was declared as such on 1994.

The interior waters of the Galapagos islands, plus those within 40 nautical miles measured from the baseline of the Archipelago are now a protected marine reserve.

This is the only protected coastal marine area in the Southeast Pacific, and the second largest Marine Reserve in the world.


 

It holds approximately 51.351 square miles, including 19.355 square miles of the interior waters of the Galapagos islands.

Galapagos King Angel Fish

fish in the galapagos marine reserve


There are many areas with small submarine volcanoes, which are important feeding zones for marine birds and mammals.

The submarine area of Galapagos (from 0 to 590 feet deep) is of 2.587 square miles. Here's more Galapagos Islands information

Also the islands were declared a National Park in 1936 to preserve the flora and fauna of the 13 large islands, 6 minor ones and more than 40 islets. The origin of the Galapagos islands is volcanic.

Don't miss the opportunity to snorkel in the Galapagos islands with sea lions, penguins, a variety of colorful fish and even inoffensive Galapagos sharks.

Diving courses and a wide variety of tours are offered for those who are willing to take a deep adventure!

Also on this Site:

Enjoy Galapagos Skywatching it is a wonderful experience

Click here to see some Pictures of Galapagos Islands

Description of the Galapagos Islands Vegetation

A review on the Galapagos Land Iguana

Click here to request Free Galapagos Brochures


Recommended Galapagos Reading:

Marine Life of the Galapagos: A Diver's Guide to the Fishes, Whales, Dolphins and Other Marine Invertebrates
A definitive guide that introduces many new species of marine life never before seen. (Wonderful book)


Wildlife of the Galapagos (Princeton Illustrated Checklists)
Wildlife of the Galapagos is the most superbly illustrated and comprehensive identification guide ever to the natural splendor of these incomparable islands. It really reveals the archipelago's striking beauty. (A well-written, informative text).

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