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<h1>Extinctions on the rise in the Galapagos: overfishing and global warming devastating islands' species =0 </h1>
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 The Problem!!! 
 
Several species of marine plants and animals are believed to have become extinct and many others are seriously threatened, a new report reveals. Researchers blame the impact of rising ocean temperatures coupled with fishing and tourism. Once abundant coral reefs and kelp beds had been wiped out in just a few decades, said the scientists from US-based Conservation International. Species that were previously plentiful such as the Galapagos black-spotted damselfish, the 24-rayed sunstar and the Galapagos stringweed were now thought to have vanished. Dozens of others, including the Galapagos penguin, were within ''a hairsbreadth of annihilation''. 
 
 
 
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 The Potential Consequences =[ 
 
 
<ul><li>The wildlife we eat today was part of an ecosystem which was under stress from global climate change and when these ecosystems are damaged, alot of species can vanish. </li><li>Climate changes will increase the erosion of coral reefs. </li><li>Many species are now known as vulnerable due to over fishing.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Expansion of sea urchin populations has upset the delicate web of marine life in the islands.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Which is causing them to consume more algea at high rates. Algea is VERY! important for other marine species.</li></ul> 
 
The Solution =D 
 
<ul><li>Catch share programs replace complex rules dictating how fishing will be practiced </li><li>Fishermen, individually or in cooperatives, are granted a percentage share of the total allowable catch. They can also be granted exclusive access to particular fishing zones. </li><li>As long as fishermen do not exceed their share, they have greater flexibility to fish when weather and market conditions are best.</li></ul> 
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 $$$$$$$ The economy $$$$$$ 
 
 
<ul><li>As the fisherman shares grow in value as the overall fishery improves, providing them a greater financial stake in sound resource management.</li><li>The economy can manage the amount of fish that people take.</li><li>We could manage the temperature of the water.</li></ul> 
 
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