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But scientists who study seabirds and other species on the islands 28
miles off the coast of San Francisco -- which some call "California's
Galapagos" -- said even limited public visits could have serious
effects on populations of birds and marine mammals that have rebounded
since access to the islands by humans was strictly limited in 1969.

Critics of the bill also warn that it could be precedent setting,
allowing not just ham radio operators but birders and others to visit
the main island, which is less than a quarter of a square mile in area
and is densely packed with seabirds and other marine life.


There's a simple solution and that is to put a quota on the number of annual
visitors. Simply make them "stand in line" for reservations.