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What Travels with You?. An investigation of some of the species introduced by tourists and their effects on local flora and fauna. Introduction. Images of planes, boats arriving in the Galapagos
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What Travels with You? An investigation of some of the species introduced by tourists and their effects on local flora and fauna
Introduction • Images of planes, boats arriving in the Galapagos • Narration: Most people come to the Galapagos to explore a different world. They want to see the bizarre flora and fauna. Some want to protect this unique ecosystem by participating in restorative ecotourism. • Short clips with tourists saying why they came • Footage of tourists getting off modes of transport/baggage • Narration: But what most of these tourists don’t know is that they could be destroying this ecosystem just by traveling here.
Interview at CDRS • Interview subject: Scientist who worked on the report “Evidence for regular ongoing introductions of mosquito disease vectors into the Galapagos Islands.” Several options possible, none yet contacted. • Content: Discussion on how species can be brought in unknowingly to the islands because they are small, travel easily in baggage. • Images: Footage of interview. If possible footage of scientist at work.
Interview at CDRS (cont.) • Discussion of what was found in their research • Images: If possible footage of mosquitoes/ ailing birds.
What’s Being Done? • Description of fumigation of airplanes with footage
Does it Work? • Tracking students’ luggage. • What species are accidentally carried from mainlaind -> island or between the islands? • Are there things that should be removed at customs that are allowed to travel?