Workshops in Galapagos: New international tools for the study of exotic species in the islands
The workshop for the application of the (S)EICAT (Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa / Socio-economic Impact Classification for Alien Taxa) standards was held to quantify the impacts of exotic species at USFQ Galapagos. 23 participants were invloved.
GSC Experiential Education Program
Are you interested in knowing how science is done in Galapagos?
The Galapagos Science Center (GSC) has expanded its operations to host interdisciplinary research projects. Each program offers an opportunity to gain practical and theoretical experience in a variety of research areas. Our team evaluate each program so that both students and researchers can make the most of their time on the Islands.
Scientists Use ultra-light aircraft to tag and track whale sharks of the southern Galapagos Islands for the first time
The expedition was supported by the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Rufford Foundation, PADI Foundation and the Royal Society. The expedition is the first step in a wider project with Universidad San Francisco de Quito and partners to monitor and track marine megafauna.
Jointly led UNC and USFQ research team receives $1m grant from National Science Foundation to conduct research in Galapagos and help determine how temperature influences marine ecosystems
The project will take place at the Galapagos Science Center on San Cristobal, Galapagos.
A team of student journalists from UNC Hussman School of Journalism will develop stories about the community of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in the Galapagos
Journalist and professor Patrick Davison led a group of students to visit San Cristobal Island, Galapagos as part of the UNC Global Storytelling program.
The GSC biobank will form one of seven bio centers that will guard the genetic resources of the existing biodiversity in Ecuador
On January 26th, the Galapagos Science Center (GSC) welcomed representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) including Hyeyoung Lee, Moondo Kim, and Daniela Chávez.
GSC Researcher Alex Hearn contributes to the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve in Galapagos
Dr. Alex Hearn, professor of Biology at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and scientist at the Galapagos Science Center (GSC), has studied the migratory patterns of threatened species located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
“Let’s Stop Inva-Zor” inspires and teaches many Cristobaleños about how to combat invasive species that put Galapagos at risk
In the first week of February 2022 the fabulous puppet show titled “Let’s Stop Inva-Zor” was performed to an audience that included all the educational institutions of San Cristobal.
The Drone, an effective and minimally invasive research tool, helps to map invasive plant species in Galapagos
Although the main objective of this research is to map the presence and absence of Leucaena leucocephala before it is considered a pest, also seeks to know the perception and use that people have of this species.
How Coffee Brought Together Agriculture, Conservation and Economic Recovery in Galapagos
Last year, UNC Center for Galapagos Studies, Universidad San Francisco de Quito and the Galapagos Science Center created REACCT which funded 7 local proposals. Nicolas’ project, titled “Reforesting My Island,” was one of the funded projects.
