The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, west of Ecuador.
The islands are geologically young and famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Here are some photos of the islands' incredible residents.
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The Marine Turtle is the graceful animal is astounding to watch while snorkeling or diving. The pacific green sea turtle is the only resident marine turtle of the Galapagos, and they lay their eggs from December to June. Oftentimes, during these months, you can get volunteer work with the Charles Darwin Research Station, counting nests and marking eggs - a great way to get hands-on experience in the islands.
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