The Gal Pagos
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The Gal Pagos
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Author : University of California, Berkeley. University Extension
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1966
The Gal Pagos written by University of California, Berkeley. University Extension and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1966 with Biology categories.
The Galapagos
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Author : Henry Nicholls
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-04-08
The Galapagos written by Henry Nicholls and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with Science categories.
Charles Darwin called it "a little world within itself." Sailors referred to it as "Las Encantadas"- the enchanted islands. Lying in the eastern Pacific Ocean, straddling the equator off the west coast of South America, the Galágos is the most pristine archipelago to be found anywhere in the tropics. It is so remote, so untouched, that the act of wading ashore can make you feel like you are the first to do so. Yet the Galágos is far more than a wild paradise on earth-it is one of the most important sites in the history of science. Home to over 4,000 species native to its shores, around 40 percent of them endemic, the islands have often been called a "laboratory of evolution." The finches collected on the Galágos inspired Darwin's revolutionary theory of natural selection. In The Galágos, science writer Henry Nicholls offers a lively natural and human history of the archipelago, charting its course from deserted wilderness to biological testing ground and global ecotourism hot spot. Describing the island chain's fiery geological origins as well as our species' long history of interaction with the islands, he draws vivid portraits of the life forms found in the Galágos, capturing its awe-inspiring landscapes, understated flora, and stunning wildlife. Nicholls also reveals the immense challenges facing the islands, which must continually balance conservation and ever encroaching development. Beautifully weaving together natural history, evolutionary theory, and his own experience on the islands, Nicholls shows that the story of the Galágos is not merely an isolated concern, but reflects the future of our species' relationship with nature-and the fate of our planet.
The Galapagos
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Author : Karen S. Harpp
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-07-22
The Galapagos written by Karen S. Harpp and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-22 with Science categories.
The Galápagos Islands are renown for their unique flora and fauna, inspiring Charles Darwin in the elaboration of his theory of evolution. Yet in his Voyage of the Beagle, published in 1839, Darwin also remarked on the fascinating geology and volcanic origin of these enchanted Islands. Since then, the Galápagos continue to provide scientists with inspiration and invaluable information about ocean island formation and evolution, mantle plumes, and the deep Earth. Motivated by an interdisciplinary Chapman Conference held in the Islands, this AGU volume provides cross-disciplinary collection of recent research into the origin and nature of ocean islands, from their deepest roots in Earth's mantle, to volcanism, surface processes, and the interface between geology and biodiversity. Volume highlights include: Case studies in biogeographical, hydrological, and chronological perspective Understanding the connection between geological processes and biodiversity Synthesis of decades of interdisciplinary research in physical processes from surface to deep interior of the earth In-depth discussion of the concept of the island acting as a natural laboratory for earth scientists Integrated understanding of the Galápagos region from a geological perspective Collectively, The Galápagos presents case studies illustrating the Galápagos Archipelago as a dynamic natural laboratory for the earth sciences. This book would be of special interest to a multidisciplinary audience in earth sciences, including petrologists, volcanologists, geochronologists, geochemists, and geobiologists.
The Galapagos Marine Reserve
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Author : Judith Denkinger
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-01-24
The Galapagos Marine Reserve written by Judith Denkinger and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book focuses on how marine systems respond to natural and anthropogenic perturbations (ENSO, overfishing, pollution, tourism, invasive species, climate-change). Authors explain in their chapters how this information can guide management and conservation actions to help orient and better manage, restore and sustain the ecosystems services and goods that are derived from the ocean, while considering the complex issues that affect the delicate nature of the Islands. This book will contribute to a new understanding of the Galapagos Islands and marine ecosystems.
The Gal Pagos Islands
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Author : Roger Perry
language : en
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Release Date : 1976
The Gal Pagos Islands written by Roger Perry and has been published by Hamish Hamilton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Nature categories.
Describes the geography and geology and the plant and animal life of Ecuador's volcanic islands, some of whose flora and fauna exist nowhere else.
Where Are The Galapagos Islands
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Author : Megan Stine
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2017-05-16
Where Are The Galapagos Islands written by Megan Stine and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-16 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Armchair adventurers can set sail for the remote Galapagos Islands and learn about the strange and unique animals that live there. The Galapagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The isolated location of the islands has allowed a vast number of species to develop that are original to each island, such as the marine iguana, the blue-footed booby, the magnificent frigatebird and of course the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. Studied by Charles Darwin during his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle, the island life contributed to his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Today the islands are a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This book, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations.
The Galapagos Islands
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Author : Charles Darwin
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Group
Release Date : 1996
The Galapagos Islands written by Charles Darwin and has been published by Penguin Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Fiction categories.
My Family And The Galapagos
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Author : MONTY. HALLS
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
My Family And The Galapagos written by MONTY. HALLS and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Galapagos Islands categories.
The Galapagos Islands have captured hearts and captivated imaginations for centuries. Such is their ecological importance that in 1978, the archipelago was declared the first ever World Heritage Site, a testament to our collective desire to preserve the magic and diversity that inspired Darwin. Monty Halls first visited the islands almost twenty years ago and his immediate fascination with their wild beauty would go on to shape the rest of his life. As an explorer, marine biologist, ex-Royal Marine and now President of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Monty is a passionate advocate for those fighting to save the Galapagos. In 2017, he and his dedicated research team his wife, Tam, and their two young daughters, Molly and Isla, moved to Santa Cruz to experience just what life is like in the world's most spectacular tourist destination. As weeks turned into months, the Halls family were in turn spellbound by the beauty of the islands and heartbroken by the devastation that humans are inflicting upon them. One stint there was never going to be enough, and just two years later they found themselves heading back, this time staying on one of the remotest and most challenging islands, diving into the culture of the Galapagos and the desperately needed conservation work taking place there.
The Enchanted Islands
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Author : John Hickman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
The Enchanted Islands written by John Hickman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Travel categories.
Science And Conservation In The Galapagos Islands
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Author : Stephen J. Walsh
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-05
Science And Conservation In The Galapagos Islands written by Stephen J. Walsh and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-05 with Science categories.
In this launch of the Galapagos series, this book provides a broad “framing” assessment of the current status of social and ecological systems in the Galapagos Islands, and the feedback that explicitly links people to the environment. It also highlights the challenges to conservation imposed by tourism in the Galapagos Islands and the attendant migration of people from mainland Ecuador to service the burgeoning tourism industry. Further, there is an emphasize on the status of the terrestrial and marine environments that form the very foundation of the deep attraction to the Islands by tourists, residents, scholars, and conservationists.