Connecting the Community with Nature: A Galápagos conservation program celebrates the successful completion of its sixth phase
With the goal of raising environmental awareness and promoting the conservation of the archipelago’s natural resources, the Galapagos Science Center (GSC) and the Galapagos Conservation Trust have been running the “Connecting with Nature Program” (CWNP) since 2019. This initiative has reached over 9,100 community members on San Cristóbal Island, through recreational and educational activities tailored to children, youth, and adults.
First Records of Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Connectivity Between the Galápagos Islands and Continental Ecuador
This study presents the first records of connectivity between hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the Galápagos Islands and mainland Ecuador.
“Loberto and Zally: The Galápagos Sea Lions” — A Literary Project for Education and Conservation in Galápagos
The launch of the book “Loberto and Zally: The Galápagos Sea Lions” took place on San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, during a Family Science event organized by the GSC on August 17 of this year. The printed story will reach 200 elementary and middle school students from all educational institutions on the island.
Darwin’s expedition revisited to reveal the evolution of plant–microbe interactions on Galapagos
The future of Scalesia is under threat due to invasive species introduced by human activities. The Scalesia Microbiome Project (SMP), established under the Galapagos Barcode initiative, aims to characterize the microbiome associated with Scalesia species to inform restoration efforts.
Darwin returns to the Galápagos
A round-the-world endeavor to sustain the legacy of Charles Darwin brings his great-great-granddaughter to the archipelago to visit with Galapagos Science Center researchers. One of the goals of the DARWIN200 project is to connect young, global conservationists to inspiring research projects where they can study a threatened habitat or an animal or plant that Charles Darwin studied during his famous voyage.
Scientific research cruise: “Assessment of the health and population status of Galápagos´emblematic fauna in the face of climate change conditions in the archipelago”
During March and April 2024, monitoring and scientific research activities.
Fishing effort dynamics around the Galápagos Marine Reserves as depicted by AIS data
This study was conducted as part of the Shark Research in Galapagos Project (led by CP), and which received an initial support from Iris and Michael Smith. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.
Galapagos Data Hub Launch: Technological breakthrough for environmental conservation in Galápagos
Want to be part of the revolution in environmental conservation? Then the Galápagos Data Hub is your new digital destination! Discover a unique tool that gathers, analyzes, and shares crucial geospatial information for the sustainable management.
Feeding strategies of the ocean white fish (Caulolatilus princeps) and white spotted sand bass (Paralabrax albomaculatus) inside the Galapagos Marine Reserve
This work highlights the value of trophic studies to generate useful information for ecosystem-based fisheries management.
USFQ and the Galapagos Science Center participates in the Darwin200 expedition in the Galápagos: research and conservation
Darwin200 and the Galapagos Science Center will closely collaborate from May 14th to 17th to expand on Darwin’s observations and address environmental challenges through joint research and conservation actions.
