Amazing Galapagos! A how-to guide

Named one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World, the Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world’s rarest and most enchanting animal life, making it a secret gem for mid-west divers. For centuries now, the marine life surrounding the Galapagos have fascinated and entranced its visitors, especially its most famous visitor, Charles Darwin. It’s easy to see why Darwin was driven to document the natural setting and majestic beauty of the Galapagos and those chronicles have changed the way the world sees nature.

The Galapagos are 3000 miles directly south of the Twin Cities, or about the distance from New York to LA. The islands have been under conservation management for over 70 years, the efforts appear to be working. For divers, the Galapagos are one of few locals where the underwater conditions have actually improved in recent years. Whale sharks sightings are steadily increasing and now all but guaranteed, schooling hammerheads are more numerous, and the big shoals of fish getting bigger. Only in the Galapagos can you swim with sea lions, penguins, iguanas, and tropical reef fish, all on the same dive! This presentation will highlight the splendors the Galapagos has to offer, discuss the travel and diving logistics, and most importantly, how best to get close and intimate with the amazing creatures.