DivingRec: Galapagos
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The Galapagos Islands, a chain of 13 islands located 600 miles off mainland Ecuador, offer divers a chance to experience waters that even Darwin never saw. Imagine how encountering hundreds of hammerhead sharks beneath the HMS Beagle might have shaped his theory of evolution! These waters are rich with once-in-a-lifetime encounters, as one in five marine species here is endemic, found nowhere else in the world. Highlights include the only marine iguanas, which forage for sea algae, and tropical penguins. With large marine animals like Galapagos and hammerhead sharks, as well as massive whale sharks, these waters set the stage for unforgettable dive experiences.