The Galapagos Islands create a new marine sanctuary to protect sharks

The Galapagos Islands create a new marine sanctuary to protect sharks

A new marine reserve aimed to protect the precious biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands. This is the latest decision made by Ecuador to safeguard the extraordinary wildlife populating the archipelago’s waters.   97 per cent of the Galapagos Islands had been already protected, being a World Heritage Site of UNESCO due to their importance in