Extremely rare WHITE penguin is spotted on the Galapagos Islands

Extremely rare WHITE penguin is spotted on the Galapagos Islands – believed to be the first in the islands’ history Guide Jimmy Patino filmed bird at the Punta Vicente Roca site on Isabela Island  The rare penguin with white plumage is believed to be a Galapagos penguin  It’s white colour is likely brought about by a … Read more

Huge fleet of 300 Chinese fishing boats is ‘raping’ Galapagos Islands’ waters, causing damage

Huge fleet of 300 Chinese fishing boats is ‘raping’ Galapagos Islands’ waters, pillaging food supplies and causing unprecedented environmental damage, officials say Fleet includes fish processing plants, refuelling vessels and colossal trawlers Boats raided the Galapagos Islands’ protected waters throughout the summer They have since moved south and anchored off Peru after international outcry Islands … Read more

Scientists discover 30 new forms of deep-sea life in the Galapagos

Marine scientists exploring the depths of the ocean surrounding the Galapagos Islands have uncovered dozens of new species of deep-sea creatures. Plunging miles beneath the Pacific Ocean, they discovered 30 previously unknown invertebrates, include four new species of crustacean known as squat-lobsters, 10 new types of bamboo corals and four new species of octocorals. A … Read more