How is Galapagos 6 mths after losing UNESCO endangered status?

[Drew 0]

In July 2010, UNESCO voted that the Galapagos islands would lose its endangered status as it was considered properly protected by the Ecudorian government. The BBC/Lonely Planet has an article out questioning whether the decision to remove the endangered status was premature. I wonder if they took into consideration the fishing of sharks etc. That seems to be off the table as far as I can see, which is a pity.

 

http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110203-tr...agos-been-saved

 

http://goo.gl/UHNfP

[stewsmith 14]

In July 2010, UNESCO voted that the Galapagos islands would lose its endangered status as it was considered properly protected by the Ecudorian government. The BBC/Lonely Planet has an article out questioning whether the decision to remove the endangered status was premature. I wonder if they took into consideration the fishing of sharks etc. That seems to be off the table as far as I can see, which is a pity.

 

http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20110203-tr...agos-been-saved

 

 

The link is not any good for us folk in the UK though. I will see if I can find an alternative.

 

Stew