Galápagos Crisis: How 99% of Island’s Recyclable Waste Comes from Overseas Ships

Crews from overseas ships are blamed for nearly all recyclable waste on Galápagos shores, risking unique ecosystems.

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Discover how plastic from distant lands invades the pristine beaches of the Galápagos, endangering local fauna.

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Initiatives by Ecoagents reveal shocking figures: 160 tons of debris cleared annually yet the shores remain besieged.

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Insight from 2022 studies: Asian fleets major contributors to the waste that imperils the archipelago’s diverse life.

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Local efforts combat the wave of pollution, with island communities striving to protect their natural heritage.

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Marine iguanas and other native species face habitat loss due to persistent pollution challenges in their home.

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Despite international bans, evidence shows continuous dumping of plastics and other materials into the ocean.

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Galápagos faces a critical moment as ecological balance hangs by a thread due to unrelenting marine waste.

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Urgent calls for action grow louder as the survival of iconic Galápagos wildlife like penguins and flamingos is at stake.

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