GSC Researcher Alex Hearn contributes to the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve in Galapagos
On January 14, 2022, the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, officially signed the declaration to expand the Galapagos Marine Reserve by 60,000 km2. The Galapagos Marine Reserve, also known as the Hermandad Marine Reserve, is recognized as a marine life sanctuary due to the expansive biodiversity it houses. This new Ecuadorian protected area has been …