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Breaking News: Darwin’s Arch Collapses

The iconic Darwin's Arch collapses in the Galapagos today in front of divers on the Galapagos Aggressor III.

By Rebecca Strauss News May 17, 2021

Details are still emerging, but in breaking news from the Galapagos and Aggressor Adventures, which had a boat onsite when it happened, the iconic Darwin’s Arch in the Galapagos is no more. This morning at 11:20 a.m. local time, divers onboard the Galapagos Aggressor III witnessed the arch falling into the sea, leaving behind only pillars. The effect of the collapse on the dive site itself is unknown, and no divers were harmed to our knowledge. We will update this breaking story as more details become available. 

 

Intact arch image by DANIEL NORWOOD
Rebecca Strauss / About Author
Rebecca has been a diver since 1998, but only in recent years has her passion for the sport — and the ocean — exploded. She's a writer and editor who brings more than 10 years of experience in publishing to Scuba Diver Life. By day she helps shape engaging, relevant content for a worldwide dive audience; by night she dreams of her next dive trip.
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