In the Footsteps of Darwin: Geoheritage, Geotourism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
This book provides the first-ever overview of and guide to the geological setting and related features of the famous, volcanically active Galapagos Islands, as well as an in-depth analysis of the setting’s relationship to the region’s unique and iconic ec
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Daniel Kelley Kevin Page Diego Quiroga Raul Salazar
In the Footsteps of Darwin: Geoheritage, Geotourism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism Conservation and Management Series Series editors Wolfgang Eder, Munich, Germany Peter T. Bobrowsky, Burnaby, BC, Canada Jesús Martínez-Frías, Madrid, Spain
Spectacular geo-morphological landscapes and regions with special geological features or mining sites, are becoming increasingly recognized as critical areas to protect and conserve for the unique geoscientific aspects they represent and as places to enjoy and learn about the science and history of our planet. More and more national and international stakeholders are engaged in projects related to “Geoheritage”, “Geo-conservation”, “Geoparks” and “Geotourism” and are positively influencing the general perception of modern Earth sciences. Most notably, “Geoparks”, have proven to be excellent tools to educate the public about “Earth Sciences”. And shown to be areas for recreation and significant sustainable economic development through geotourism. In order to develop further the understanding of earth sciences in general and to elucidate the importance of earth sciences for Society the Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism Conservation and Management Series has been launched together with its sister GeoGuides series. “Projects” developed in partnership with UNESCO, World Heritage and Global Geoparks Networks, IUGS and IGU, as well as with the “Earth Science Matters” Foundation, are welcome. The series aims to provide a place for in-depth presentations of developmental and management issues related to Geoheritage and Geotourism as well existing and potential Geoparks. Individually authored monographs as well as edited volumes and conference proceedings are welcome in this series. This book series is considered to be complementary to the Springer-Journal “Geoheritage”.
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/11639
Daniel Kelley • Kevin Page Diego Quiroga • Raul Salazar
In the Footsteps of Darwin: Geoheritage, Geotourism and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
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Daniel Kelley School of Natural Resources Hocking College Nelsonville, OH, USA Kevin Page Geodiversity & Heritage Sandford, Devon, UK
Diego Quiroga Universidad San Francisco de Quito Cumbaya, Ecuador Raul Salazar Biological Expeditions Galapagos Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
ISSN 2363-765X ISSN 2363-7668 (electronic) Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism ISBN 978-3-030-05914-9 ISBN 978-3-030-05915-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05915-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018964920 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic ad