A stronger-than-normal El Nino alarms scientists over Galápagos wildlife and forests
Scientists say the stronger El Niño could cut vertebrate populations by at least 20% and threaten penguins, cacti and forests.
- A strong El Niño, with sea temperatures rising about 2.2°C above normal, threatens the Galápagos Islands' unique wildlife, as experts note 'the impact will be significant.'
- As water temperatures rise, scientist Gustavo Jiménez of the Charles Darwin Foundation warned that 'animal colonies stop reproducing,' disperse in search of food, and face starvation.
- Data from the Charles Darwin Foundation indicates the archipelago's vertebrate population could decrease by at least 20% this year, threatening iconic species like penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions.
- Mitigation efforts by the Ecuadorian government and local foundations include invasive plant eradication, seed collection, and nurseries because 'these species need human support,' explained scientist Heinke Jager.
- Declared a Natural World Heritage Site in 1978, the archipelago of more than 230 islands holds unique biodiversity that served as the basis for scientist Charles Darwin to develop his theory of evolution.
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A stronger-than-normal El Nino alarms scientists over Galápagos wildlife and forests - Regional Media News
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - The prediction that this season's El Nino phenomenon will be stronger than normal has alarmed the Ecuadorian scientific community, which has warned of its impact on the flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands, home to the highest concentration of species [...]
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The New York LedgerA stronger-than-normal El Nino alarms scientists over Galapagos wildlife and forests
The prediction that this season's El Nino phenomenon will be stronger than normal has alarmed the Ecuadorian scientific community, which has warned of its impact on the flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands, home to the highest concentration of species not found elsewhere on Earth.
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A stronger-than-normal El Nino alarms scientists over Galápagos wildlife and forests
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The prediction that this season’s El Nino phenomenon will be stronger than normal has alarmed the Ecuadorian scientific community, which has warned of its impact on
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