The history of man's detrimental effects on the islands extends back to the 1600s once settlers came to the islands they brought with them a range of domestic animals, some of which went wild and Started feral populations. Today two organizations work together for islands conservation:
There is a strict set of rules and regulations set by the parks authorities that we will help you follow:
The Ecuadorian government declared the Galapagos Islands a National Park on the July 4, 1959. Simultaneously in Belgium, the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos was formed. The Charles Darwin Station for scientific investigation was built on Santa Cruz Island, and was inaugurated on January 20, 1964. Later in 1968, the National Park Service for the Galapagos was initiated and today on the island, groups of no more than 20 visitors are led by a certified naturalist. This policy is intended to reduce the impact on the fragile ecosystem while providing a sense of solitude and privacy on the islands.