UNESCO says strong action by the Ecuador government has resulted in these amazing islands off their coast being taken off the endangered UNESCO list. The islands were threatened by overuse. This is the island chain that is home to unique animal species that inspired Darwin's ideas on evolution. I have been in these islands and it is amazing to see the animals still not afraid of humans but we have to be careful not to love these places to death. Bravo to the Ecuador government for realizing the value and taking action to protect this world heritage site.