Battle for Balance Between Man and Nature

Carolina Photojournalism and Multimedia

For all of the attention that Charles Darwin brought to the Galapagos Islands, most people know surprisingly little about the. Since Darwin's writings 200 years ago, the people of Galapagos - both residents and the constant ow of tourists - have fundamentally changed the natural habitat of the formerly pristine archipelago. A team of journalists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill observed this unique ecosystem in summer 2009. ey witnessed conservation, natural beauty and a welcoming culture. ey also saw a host of environmental and cultural issues that leave the Galapagos Islands at a tipping point. e stories of the people and their islands make up Living Galapagos, a documentary multimedia project that examines the delicate balance between man and nature.