• Do not touch or handle animals, this may cause mother to abandon their brood.
• Stay at least two meters away off the animals, approach them carefully and do not pursuit them.
• Do not feed them, this can alter their life cycle and affect the social structure and reproduction.
• Do not stay close to animals that are mating or nesting. Sea lions are very jealous with their mates.
• It is forbidden to introduce any kind of animals, seeds or plants to the Galapagos Islands.
  

The Visiting areas:

• The visitors must follow the trails marked and never leave them. All visitors must be accompanied by a guide approved by the National Park. The guide is the responsible for you thus visitors are requested to follow strictly his instructions.
• Never leave anything on the Islands, just your footsteps.
• Do not disturb animals, plants or any natural object in the Islands; do not transport them from island to island.
• Do not paint names or graffiti on rocks, this can destroy the environment.
• Filming for personal use is permitted. To film for commercial use you must obtain authorities permit and follow certain rules.

On the Boats

• Fishing is not allowed on tourism boats
• Do not throw anything overboard. Keep all rubbish and dispose of it on the boat.