Galapagos
Science Center
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador created the Galapagos Science Center (GSC) in 2011 to advance science and conservation in the Galapagos Islands and to extend a richer, more complete understanding of island ecosystems and the threats to their sustainability to the world.
The Galapagos Initiative aims to save the Galapagos Islands with an innovative, interdisciplinary, and sustainable strategy.
The GSC is located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, in San Cristóbal Island, Galapagos Archipelago.
OUR GOALS
RESEARCH
Develop interdisciplinary research projects for the conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Islands and across the planet through 5 basic pillars: environmental change, community & human health, conservation, oceans, and biodiversity.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Contribute to sustainable development and greater environmental awareness in the local community to better understand the complex interactions among people and the environment in which they live.
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Host interdisciplinary research projects thanks to partnerships with the Galapagos National Park and other local public institutions. Several flagship projects have been strategically selected to provide hands-on learning experiences for local and international students.
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
Create a scientific network that is powered by a diversity of thought, perspectives, techniques, approaches, visions, and a data infrastructure that are leveraged through integrative science to create a collaborative global network of institutions and scholars for the innovative study of island ecosystems.
GSC IMPACT
GSC IMPACT
SPOTLIGHT
5th Galapagos Symposium on Research and Conservation
The 5th Galapagos Research and Conservation Symposium returns with outstanding speakers, compelling topics, and lots of knowledge. On June 25 and 26, join us at the Charles Darwin Convention Center for this important annual event organized by the Galapagos Science Center, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Be part of this free event that is open to the entire community! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and help ensure a sustainable future in Galapagos!
5th Galapagos Symposium on Research and Conservation
The 5th Galapagos Research and Conservation Symposium returns with outstanding speakers, compelling topics, and lots of knowledge. On June 25 and 26, join us at the Charles Darwin Convention Center for this important annual event organized by the Galapagos Science Center, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Be part of this free event that is open to the entire community! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and help ensure a sustainable future in Galapagos!
Galapagos Genetic Code (BARCODE)
In September 2020, the Galapagos Science Centre, in conjunction with the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and the University of Exeter in the UK, launched the “Galapagos Genetic Code (Barcode)” project, whose objective is to catalogue the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands using genetic barcoding techniques. In other words, the unique genetic “fingerprint” of each species is lifted from its DNA. This opens up opportunities for conservation management in the Islands, as well as for deepening scientific knowledge about biodiversity. The project originated as a response against the economic impact on the Islands from COVID-19, employing people linked to tourism who had lost their income and who are active actors for conservation in the National Park. Learn more about this important project in the following link.
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