Is Galapagos part of Oceania?
This is a list of sovereign states and dependent territories in the geopolitical region of Oceania….Non-sovereign territories.
| English short and formal names | Galápagos Islands |
|---|---|
| Status | Special territory of Ecuador |
| Domestic short and formal names | Spanish: Islas Galápagos |
| Capital | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno |
| Population | 35,000 |
What islands are part of Oceania?
The Oceania region includes 14 countries: Australia, Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
What countries are part of Oceania?
Countries in Oceania:
| # | Country | Subregion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Australia and New Zealand |
| 2 | Papua New Guinea | Melanesia |
| 3 | New Zealand | Australia and New Zealand |
| 4 | Fiji | Melanesia |
Is it safe to snorkel in the Galapagos?
Overall, the Galapagos Islands are a safe place to snorkel. Be sure to keep at least one eye and ear on your guides’ instructions when you’re in the water!
Where is the best snorkeling in the world?
10 of the World’s Best Snorkeling Destinations
- Ambergris Caye, Belize. Hol Chan Marine Reserve. (
- Ilha Grande, Brazil. (Gustavoferretti/iStock)
- The Big Island, Hawaii. Green sea turtle, Honaunau Bay. (
- Palawan, The Philippines. Whale Shark. (
- Buck Island, St. Croix, USVI.
- Komodo Island, Indonesia.
- The Maldives.
Do you wear a life jacket when snorkeling?
It is absolutely fine to wear a life jacket while snorkeling. Some commercial snorkeling shops require you to use some form of personal flotation device or buoyancy aid. These can be full life jackets or inflatable on demand styles. Full jackets do prevent you from free diving though.
Can a reef shark kill you?
There are no recorded human fatalities from reef shark attack. While 24 people have been attacked by reef sharks since records began, they have all survived. Curious and aggressive around food, reef sharks may bite, but they are not known to kill.
Has anyone been bitten on Shark Week?
On the Sunday night Jackass Shark Week Special for Discovery’s Shark Week, Sean McInerney (a.k.a. Poopies) had his hand bitten by a shark.