The Galápagos Islands
By: by James Barter
Series: Endangered animals & habitats
Publisher: Lucent Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: San Diego, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781560069201
Subjects: Ecology; Tourismus; Bedrohte Tiere; Natural history; Fischerei; Endangered ecosystems; Juvenile literature
Description: Describes the Galapagos Islands with their rich and unique flora and fauna, regional divisions, invading species, overfishing, ecological dangers, and conservation measures.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-105).
Table of contents: title: A place like nowhere else; title: invasive species; title: fishing threats; title: ecotourism threats; title: conservation; title: notes; title: organizations to contact; title: suggestions for further reading; title: works consulted; title: index; title: picture credits; title: about the author.