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VOICED : Galápagos, a salvo del covid pero con el turismo y la ciencia en pausa
La pandemia expulsó a los humanos del paraíso de Galápagos. Tortugas gigantes, iguanas y otras especies de este santuario ecológico del Pacífico escaparon a la curiosidad de turistas y científicos (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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CLEAN : Women, invisible force of farming and fishing in the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique fauna and flora, but their agriculture and artisanal fishing are less recognised sectors where the work of women is essential and often undervalued (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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VOICED : Ecuador crea corredor marino con Costa Rica para proteger fauna migratoria
Ecuador creó el viernes una nueva reserva marina de 60.000 km2 al norte del archipiélago de Galápagos, en el Pacífico, formando un corredor marino que se conecta al área protegida costarricense de los Cocos para preservar especies de...
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CLEAN : Peruvians crowned champions of international surfing tournament in the Galapagos Islands
Peruvians Miguel Tudela and Sol Aguirre react to wining the first World Surf League (WSL) tournament held in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, considered a World Heritage Site for its unique flora and fauna (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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CLEAN : Unique albino Galapagos turtle born in Swiss tropical zoo
White shell and red eyes: this baby tortoise born in May in a tropical zoo located in Servion, western Switzerland, is the first albino Galapagos giant turtle ever observed in captivity or in the wild, according to Philippe Morel, the...
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Ecuadorean authorities call for investigation in killing of sealions
Galapagos, Ecuador
1. Various of mutilated sea lions
2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Domingo Escudero, Park Ranger:
"There were nine dead sea lions, seven males and two females and they all showed death by head trauma. Their heads were completely...
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President alleges international plot to take away Galapagos.
Galapagos File - Recent
1. Various of birds
Quito - 25 July 2001
2. Set up shot of Ecuadorean President Gustavo Noboa at University Lecture
3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gustavo Noboa, President of Ecuador
"There is a co-operation by NGOs,...
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: OIL SPILL CLEAN UP
Spanish/Eng/Nat
The oil spill threat to the Galapagos Islands caused by a stricken tanker may not be a serious as first thought.
Park officials and experts brought in by the Ecuadorian government to asses damage to the Islands say winds...
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GALAPAGOS ISLAND: OIL SPILL: CLEANUP
Natural Sound
The captain of the Jessica tanker which ran aground off Ecuador has been arrested, along with his crew.
Before his arrest, Tarquino Arevalo admitted he had made a mistake in guiding his tanker around the San Cristobal...
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Volcano erupts on island home of Galapagos tortoises
1. Various of lava flowing from Sierra Negra volcano
2. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Grace Unda, Governor, Province of Galapagos:
"At this time there is no great danger for the public, but we will soon have a report from the park rangers and...
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Scientists try to get George, a rare giant tortoise, to breed
1. Wide of giant tortoise named "George" walking into pond
2. Various of park officials carrying two female tortoises in wheel barrows
3. Wide of park official carrying tortoise
4. Wide of park officials placing female tortoises near to...
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4:3 Famed Galapagos tortoise 'Pepe the Missionary' dies aged 100
A giant tortoise known as 'Pepe the Missionary' has died at his home in the Galapagos National Park, the park's ecosystems director said.
Pepe, who was from the rare Chelonoidis Becki species, died of natural causes on Thursday, said...
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Volcanic activity continues on island in Galapagos
April 18, 2009, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
1. Various of "La Cumbre" volcano with and lava pouring into the ocean.
April 20 2009, Galapagos National Park
2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Washingtong Tapia, Director of Projects of the...
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: OIL SPILL CLEAN UP
Eng/Spanish/Nat
The winds off the coast of Ecuador have shifted, pushing a diesel fuel spill away from the fragile Galapagos Islands.
Ecuador's environment minister says the wind and the tide are pushing the 170-thousand gallon spill...
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Cargo ship runs aground in the Galapagos islands
An oil spill threatening the fragile Galapagos Islands is continuing to spread, according to authorities.
The Emergency Operations Committee in Galapagos confirmed in a news release on Friday the presence of contaminating material - a...
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Fishing near Galapagos islands killing dolphins
VOICED BY: Richard Vaughan
Galapagos - June 3, 2002
0000 Dolphins in nets of fishing boat
0006 Fishermen and fish inside boat
0014 Medium of dolphins in nets
Quito - June 5, 2002
0020 SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Cecilia Falconi,...
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Study suggests 15,000 iguanas died in Galapagos oil spill
Galapagos Islands - File
1. Iguana on shore, with sunken oil tanker in the background
Santa Fe Island, Ecuador - June 2002
2. Iguana entering water and swimming over sunken tyres
3. Iguana on shore
Galapagos Islands - File
4. Sunken oil...
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GALAPAGOS: OIL SPILL: SEAL IN WATER
Spanish/Nat
Environmentalists have expressed relief over the limited impact of the oil spill in the Galapagos Islands on wildlife.
Only one pelican and two seagulls are known to have died.
Still, dozens of other birds and marine animals...
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: OIL SPILL: CLEAN UP OPERATION
Span/Eng/Nat
An oil spill expert arrived on San Cristobal Island on Thursday to assist in the operation to clean up thousands of litres of oil that spilled into the sea after a tanker ran aground.
Ron Goodman, who was called upon as in...
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Lonesome George, the giant Galapagos tortoise will live up to his name, at least for now. (Dec. 10)
HEADLINE:No babies for Galapagos tortoise
CAPTION: Lonesome George, the giant Galapagos tortoise will live up to his name, at least for now. (Dec. 10)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
Lonesome George will live up to his name, at least for now....
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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: OIL SPILL: STRICKEN SHIP
Spanish/Nat
The Ecuadorian Navy with the assistance of the U-S Coast Guard is attempting to right the grounded ship Jessica today, the same day its captain, Tarquino Arevalo, is to be arraigned for negligence against the environment in...
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GALAPAGOS: OIL SPILL: CAPTAIN SUFFERS WITH NERVOUS TENSION
Spanish/Eng/Nat
The captain of a tanker that grounded off the Galapagos islands is being treated for "nervous tension."
Investigators say he's been unable to resume answering questions because of lower back pain and sharp abdominal pains...
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Italy: Mount Etna, Ecuador: Galapagos
Title: Italy: Mount Etna
Story No.: 429446
Source: APTN
Date: 01 Oct 04
Title: Ecuador: Galapagos
Story No.: 450379
Source: APTN
Date: 14 May 05
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UK prince and wife tour islands; meet 'Lonesome George'
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park
1. Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall walking down stairs
2. Various of Prince Charles and Camilla looking at three giant tortoises
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park
3. Wide of...