Events
Galapogas Islands were formedFirst known European discovery of the IslandsEcuador annexes the islands, naming them the Archipelago of EcuadorThe islands provide sheltered anchorage for pirates, sealers and whalersBeginning of scientific exploration of the islandsCharles Darwin visits the islandsPatrick Watkins, marooned on Isla Santa Maria, becomes the first residentEcuador officially claims the Galapagos ArchipelagoSome islands are declared wildlife sanctuaries97% of the archipelago officially becomes a national parkOrganized tourism begins
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