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The Islands lie on the Nasca tectonic plate and are the plate's primary land mass. Intense heat caused by the plates being pushed apart leads to eruptions which create new volcanoes and eventually form new islands ('Hot spot' theory). Education and Training Introduced species: organisms that are not native to an area but have been accidentally or purposefully brought to the area by humans. World Heritage Site Tourists There have been around 13 volcanic eruptions in Galapagos in the last 100 year. Migration Locals settling in the islands. Darwin's research in Galapagos led to the theory of The Origin of Species. (Theory of Evolution) National Park Zones where permits are required. $100 to enter to aid conservation. Animal population pressures. Over fishing Restricted numbers of visitors and boats to the islands per year. Whalers and Piracy Hotels off the main islands. The endemic Galapagos marine iguana is the only lizard to swim in the ocean. Six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador. Responsible tourism through environmental education. Rules for Visitors Tourists can only visit a limited number of places on the Islands. The convergence of three major oceanic currents brings an incredible mix of marine life to Galapagos. Designated National Park