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Galapagos (Ecuador), Mar 10 (EFE), (Camera: Juan Francisco Chàvez).- During millions of years, different types of tortoises adapted to live on isolated volcanic islands of the American continent.Today, it is the human being who tries to prevent their extinction in the famous archipelago to which they give their name: Galapagos. With thirteen large islands, six small ones, and 42 islets, the archipelago is home to more than 7,000 species, among which land tortoises have a prominent role.FOOTAGE OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AND TORTOISES
Puerto Ayora, Jan 24 (EFE).- Ecuadorian islands of Galapagos on Saturday began a debate on how to maintain an artisanal activity such as fishing in one of the most protected and recognized marine ecosystems in the world, and to do it in a sustainable way. (Camera: JUAN FRANCISCO CHAVEZ).SHOT LIST: FISHING BOATS IN THE PORT OF SANTA CRUZ AND THE GALAPAGOS FISHING MEETING IN ECUADOR.
Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) swims at Gordon Rocks diving site in Galapagos, Ecuador. IMAGES
A volcano on an uninhabited island of Ecuador's famous Galapagos archipelago is spewing lava, potentially threatening an array of unique animal species, according to authorities. La Cumbre, which stands 1,463 meters (4,799 feet) high, has erupted three times previously since 2017. IMAGES
Drone footage of a camp for displaced Gazans in Rafah near the border with Egypt. IMAGES