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The Galapagos Islands are a nature paradise with a sordid and scandalous history. The islands are 950 km off the coast of Ecuador. The Islands were discovered in 1535. As a regular stopover for whaling ships, it became a place to pick up much-needed provisions. However, in 1832, Ecuador claimed the Islands and continued to control them. Additionally, it was a popular fishing spot for Ecuadorian fishermen, and it was also used as a penal colony.  The Galapagos Islands have […]