Massive Fleet of Chinese Fishing Boats Threaten Galapagos Islands

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By Jordan DavidsonJul 29, 2020, 10:27 am79 pts
Ecuador authorities are keeping tabs on a fleet of roughly 260 fishing boats near the Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ecuadorian boats are patrolling to try to stop the fishing boats from entering the area, according to Reuters. The ships are just outside the perimeter of the 188-mile-wide…

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