QUITO, July 23 (Reuters) – Ecuador is monitoring a large fleet of fishing vessels, many of them Chinese, off the Galapagos Islands and has increased patrolling to ensure the ships do not enter the area of the ecologically sensitive islands, the defense minister said on Thursday. Chinese fishing...
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Shipyard De Hoop delivers expedition ship Silver Origin
Shipyard De Hoop handed over the expedition ship Silver Origin to Monaco-based Silversea Cruises in a ceremony in Rotterdam on Wednesday, June 3. Designed with the ..
Darwin’s Iconic Ship HMS Beagle Docking Site Declared Protected Site!
According to a BBC report, the remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a site of national importance.
- The submerged mud berth on the River Roach in Rochford, Essex, will now be protected against unauthorised change.
- The ship, launched in 1820, allowed Darwin to make observations that led to his theory of natural selection.
“We are glad to see this site in a quiet corner of Essex given national protection,” said...
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M/Y Conservation: A Cruise Ship That Could Preserve Galapagos Islands
According to an article published in CN Traveler, Quasar Expeditions’ new M/Y Conservation will offer a blueprint for preserving the area’s fragile ecosystem as well as the tourism.
Galapagos islandsDue to a myriad number of reasons the Galapagos is a coveted travel destination. It’s an attribute that makes it special—but it also makes it vulnerable.
An archipelago made up of 13 major islands (97 percent of which makes up the Galapagos National Park) off the west coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos...
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Silversea’s First Purpose Built Ship for Galapagos Islands Cruise
In a recent development, Silversea Cruises have shared details about their first purpose-built ship for a destination – the 100-guest, all-suite Silver Origin, which will operate in the Galapagos Islands starting in summer 2020, says an article published in Travel Pulse
- The environmentally friendly cruise ship will combine destination expertise led by certified expedition guides with luxurious surroundings and service.
- Details about the new ship were shared by Silversea CEO Roberto Martinoli at...
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