Ecuador bans most fireworks from the Galapagos archipelago Ecuador's government is banning most fireworks from the Galapagos archipelago due to damage caused to the islands' wildlife from the sounds of explosions, including heart problems and nervous stress

LIMA, Peru -- Ecuador's government on Friday banned most fireworks in the Galapagos archipelago due to damage caused to the islands' wildlife from the sounds of explosions, including heart problems and nervous stress.

Officials announced the ban just days before New Year's celebrations that traditionally see fireworks exploding across Latin America.

The tweet adds: "This is a gift for Ecuador and the world."

Officials say luminous pyrotechnics that do not produce any sound will still be allowed.