Plundering Paradise

The Galapagos Islands are known for their unique wildlife and as a crucible of evolution, but nearly 20,000 people now call them home. This diverse population, including nomads, dreamers, and refugees, has brought crime, overcrowding, poaching, and pollution to the once-pristine archipelago. Michael D'Orso explores the escalating conflicts on land and at sea that threaten to destroy this fabled 'Eden of Evolution.