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The Galapagos islands
are are a world heritage site and on the Equator. They are 600 miles
west and part of Ecuador. There are warm and
cold currents as the warm Pacific waters mix with those originating from
the Antarctic. Some can be strong and the viz can be low making this a
site for the more experienced. The climate is not tropical. It has been said that 50 of the 300+ fish
species in these waters are unique. Tropical Moorish idols, schools of
hammerhead sharks, dolphins, barracudas, sea lions
and penguins, they're all here.
They are volcanic
islands and some of them are still active. They strictly restrict the
number of visitors at any one time.The 15 mile
perimeter of all the Islands are a National Park..
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