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Sea turtle trackwayNote: We saw numerous sea turtle nests here. Island: Santa Cruz Location: Bachas Year: 2004 |
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The highlands of Santa CruzIsland: Santa Cruz Location: Bachas Year: 2004 |
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Wreckage of WWII bargeNote: The name "Bachas" is a Spanish rendering of the English word "Barges." During WWII, barges used to supply the Baltra airbase with water were abandoned on this beach. Rábida is visible on the horizon. Island: Santa Cruz Location: Bachas Year: 2004 |
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Beachrock with basalt pebblesNote: In this spot, the carbonate sands of the Bachas beach, made of the ground shells of marine organisms, has been cemented by calcium carbonate precipitated from sea water, enclosing rounded pebbles of basalt. Tomorrow's strange limestone. Island: Santa Cruz Location: Bachas Year: 2004 |