Consequences and How to help
We can help by reducing waste, and recycling more so that the waste doesn't end up in the oceans.
The main cause of the population declining is due to the El Niño cycles; these cycles cause the water to get warmer. Without the cold water the parents will have a tougher time looking for food resulting in the young and the adults dying in starvation.
They are threatened by pollution and climate change.
Some dogs also carry disease to the island and spread it to the penguins.
How are organizations helping?
Since 2007, WWF awarded scholarships to Galápagos students to pursue training in environmental management, tourism and business administration on the Galápagos Islands.
The scholarship ptogram helps WWF build education-centered activities that improve the educational system in the Galápagos.
Reason and cause of endangerment endangeremnt