Galapagos flora and fauna under threat.

This NASA image of the Galapagos archipelago from space reinforces a perception of the island chain as a precious jewel. Indeed, common knowledge tells us that the Galapagos Islands enjoy strict environmental protections. Au contraire, reports the Beeb. Even though the islands were have been a World Heritage Site for 30 years, Galapagos plants and animals are facing "'huge institutional, environmental and social crises' ... as a result of neglect by previous governments". Vigilance, folks, vigilance.