Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands: A Legacy of Human Occupation. Peter W. Stahl, Fernando J. Astudillo, Ross W. Jamieson, Diego Quiroga, and Florencio Delgado. 2020. University Press of Florida, Gainesville. xix + 216 pp. 90. 00 (hardcover), ISBN 978-0-8130-6627-1.

Key Points

• To examine the influence of human activities on the ecological systems of the Galápagos Islands through a historical and archaeological lens.
• Analyzing archaeological evidence from various sites across the Galápagos Islands
• Reviewing historical documents and accounts related to human settlement
• Assessing the ecological consequences of human occupation and species introduction
• Identified key phases of human impact on biodiversity in the Galápagos
• Demonstrated significant alterations to the ecosystem due to human activities
• Outlined the legacy of human occupation as critical to understanding current ecological challenges in the islands