Ecuador detects Chinese fishing boat flotilla in seas near Galapagos Islands

Chinese fishing boats were detected near the Galapagos Islands, prompting Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno to highlight the area's rich marine biodiversity. The Ecuadorian Navy, led by Environment Minister Yolanda Kakabatsa, is monitoring the situation to prevent illegal fishing, similar to a 2017 incident where a Chinese vessel was caught with 300 tons of illegal catch. Ecuador is collaborating with Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia to close the corridor to illegal activities.

What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands' marine area according to Ecuador's president?

• It is a major tourist attraction.

• It is one of the richest fishing areas and a seedbed of life.

• It is a military zone.

• It is a site for oil exploration.

What type of marine life is mentioned as being endangered near the Galapagos Islands?

• Blue whales

• Hammerhead sharks

• Sea turtles

• Dolphins

What was discovered on the Chinese fishing vessel intercepted by the Ecuadorian Navy in 2017?

• Illegal weapons

• 300 tons of illegal catch, mostly sharks

• Endangered sea turtles

• Oil drilling equipment

Which countries is Ecuador collaborating with to protect the marine corridor?

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia

• Peru, Bolivia, and Venezuela

• Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

What is the main goal of Ecuador's collaboration with its neighbors regarding the marine corridor?

• To build a new port

• To close the corridor to illegal fishing

• To conduct scientific research

• To increase tourism