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| Foreword | |
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| Scientific and Historical Data | |
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| General setting of the islands; Geology and origin of the Galapagos; Volcanism; Glacial ages | |
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| Ocean currents; Seasons and climate; Temperatures; The 'El Nino'-'La Nina' phenomenon | |
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| The Human history of the Galapagos Islands; Island names; Darwin and the Galapagos | |
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| Arrival and establishment of the flora and fauna | |
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| The theory of evolution and the Galapagos | |
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| Flora and vegetation zones | |
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| Fauna of the Galapagos | |
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| Reptiles: geckos, snakes, lizards, marine and land iguanas, marine turtles, giant tortoises | |
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| Sea birds; Shore and lagoon birds | |
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| Land birds; Darwin's finches | |
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| Mammals: bats, rats, sea lions | |
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| Marine life: fish, whales, dolphins; List of the 492 species of fish and marine organisms | |
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| The Galapagos Marine Reserve; La Pesca Artesanal; Lobsters and black coral; Illegal fishing and the 'Pepinos' affair | |
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| Description of the Islands | |
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| The Central islands: Baltra, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Daphne, Rabida, Pinzon | |
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| Puerto Ayora | |
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| The Southern islands: Floreana, Espanola, San Cristobal | |
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| Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | |
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| The Northern islands: Genovesa, Marchena, Pinta, Darwin and Wolf | |
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| The Western islands: Santiago, Bartolome, Sombrero Chino, Isabela, Fernandina, Puerto Villamil | |
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| The Landings | |
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| Scuba diving | |
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| Diving sites | |
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| The Galapagos National Park | |
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| Administration and history | |
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| Introduced animals; Rules of preservation for the visitor; The role of the guide | |
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| The Charles Darwin Research Station | |
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| Practical Information | |
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| Chronology of Events | |
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| Lexicon of the Fauna of the Galapagos | |
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| Appendices | |
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| Oceanographic research and 'hot spots' in the Galapagos | |
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| Distribution of land birds according to vegetation zones | |
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| Human population of the Galapagos | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| About the Author | |
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| Table of Maps and Illustrations | |
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| General | |
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| Animals and Plants | |