Emme West

Emme West is a traveler and freelance journalist - covering topics of eco-tourism, environment concerns, and public policy.

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Galapagos Diving – Keeping it Green

Posted November 12th, 2009

Is it possible for us to enjoy the benefits of Galapagos diving without leaving further footprints on this, the most wonderful of natural resources?

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Sustainable cruising with The Galapagos Foundation

Posted September 29th, 2009

In the Galapagos Islands, tourism is the first source of income, derived from the 140,000 tourists per year that visit the islands. This provides a unique challenge for cruise tour operators in Ecuador.

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How to Protect the Galapagos Islands

Posted September 23rd, 2009

The Galapagos Islands are astounding, unique, fascinating and relatively untouched by humans. As a marine reserve and a national park, the Galapagos have many restrictions in place to safeguard the islands – so if you plan a visit, keep in mind the rules and laws of the islands.

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