Galapagos Marine Reserve

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.

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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

The uniqueness of the Galapagos Islands is largely due to the remoteness of the Archipelago which has never been connected to the lands of the South American continent.

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.

These volcanic Islands are around 4 to 5 million years old, making them quite young in comparison to the Earth.

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Washed by tropical waters of the Panama Current from the north and the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Humboldt Current from the south plus the Cromwell Current from the west, the Galapagos marine reserve has an amazing diversity of sea life.

Don't miss the opportunity to Snorkel in Galapagos with hundreds of sea lions, penguins, a variety of colorful fish and even inoffensive Galapagos Sharks

Diving courses and a wide variety of tours are offered if you are willing to take a deep adventure!

Recommended Galapagos Reading:

The Diving Guide: Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands, is world renowned for adrenaline-charged diving and unique, fearless wildlife. These "Enchanted Islands" beckon both divers and non-divers from around the globe who come to dive with whale sharks and walk with giant tortoises. (This is the best diving guide I've ever read)

Marine Life of the Galapagos: Divers' Guide
A definitive guide that introduces many new species of marine life never seen before, and rich with stunning color photography and underwater shots. Written for readers and divers with a passion for visiting a world-acclaimed diving destination. (This is a superb well written book)

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