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Plundering Paradise
Plundering Paradise: The Hand of Man on the Galapagos Islands | Michael D'Orso
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Mention the Galápagos Islands to almost anyone, and the first things that spring to mind are iguanas, tortoises, volcanic beaches, and, of course, Charles Darwin. But there are people living there, too -- nearly 20,000 of them. A wild stew of nomads and grifters, dreamers and hermits, wealthy tour operators and desperately poor South American refugees, these inhabitants have brought crime, crowding, poaching, and pollution to the once-idyllic islands. In Plundering Paradise, Michael D'Orso explores the conflicts on land and at sea that now threaten to destroy this fabled "Eden of Evolution."
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Despite its hyperbolic title, this is an interesting and balanced read about the effect of people on the Galapagos, including those who live there and those who take advantage of the islands in various ways. It combines history, current events, social commentary and the ordinary lives of locals. I'm glad to have read this before my trip next month.

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