Galapagos A once in a lifetime adventure
An archipelago of islands
Off the coast of Ecuador, at the convergence of three dynamic currents…
Isolation and moving land masses…
Lead to a unique and diverse
Flora and fauna Endemic (en dem ic): refers to species that are naturally found only in one location. Several species of plants and animals are endemic to the Galapagos.
Galapagos Marine Lizard
Darwin’s daisy
Sally Light-foot crab
Galapagos: Land of the Giant Tortoises
Each island has its own unique tortoise
One species, several subspecies
Each adapted to its island
Our journey covers many islands
These islands provide a diversity of habitats
Habitats that support... Birds!
Birds, including penguins!
Sea lions
That support … aquatic diversity
That beckon scientists and scientifically curious from around the world
Itinerary of our trip! Day 1: fly to Quito
Day 2 Fly to Baltra & begin a 3 night cruise!
Day 3 Espanola, white coral beach, sea lions & snorkeling
Day 4 Floreana: Lava flows and lava lizards
Day 5: North Seymour: boobies, frigates, iguanas
Day 6: Old town Quito
Day 7: Return to Atlanta
Who gets to go? CurrentWho will beAs long as they 8 th graders9 th graders next year Are level A or B 7 th graders8 th graders next year Are level A or B 6 th graders7 th graders next year Are level A or B
Why should you go? This trip will be an amazing and rare opportunity for a vast variety of experiences. This trip will be a multi-sensory in the field immersion in many topics in biology, geology, geography, world cultures, ecology, Spanish, oceanography, marine biology, history, et al. Wow!
So, are you ready to go?
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