Invasive species

Despite strong biosecurity measures, invasive species introduced by humans pose a major threat to the native wildlife of Galapagos, both on land and at sea.

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Pollution

Pollution is a growing risk to both wildlife and humans, including plastic waste and fishing gear arriving on ocean currents, agricultural chemicals, and overburdened waste systems in tourist areas.

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Climate change

Climate change is likely to mean more El Niño events, which can be catastrophic for wildlife in Galapagos, while a reliance on tourism and imports makes the economy vulnerable to global shocks.

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Overfishing

Despite the protection offered by the Galapagos Marine Reserve, illegal and destructive fishing methods such as long-lining and fish aggregating devices (FADs) are a major threat to wildlife.

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