Technology Serving Conservation: The Use of Satellite Animal Trackers in Galápagos
Satellite Animal Trackers: A Conservation Tool in Galapagos Galapagos Conservation is committed to protecting the Galapagos Islands’ unique ecosystems. This commitment is reflected by our use of advanced technology in our conservation programs. This installment of our series on technological innovation highlights how satellite animal tracking is revolutionizing the conservation efforts of gigantic tortoises. These […]
Trail Cameras: Silent Guardians of Galápagos Wildlife
Silent Guardians of Galapagos wildlife: Trail cameras Since nearly 40 years, Galapagos Conservancy is committed to the protection of the Archipelago’s ecosystems and animals. Innovating and strengthening conservation efforts has required integrating technological advances into our conservation strategy. Trail cameras are a significant improvement. These cameras are installed in the fields and activated by animals […]
Celebrating International Day of National Parks: Honoring Galápagos National Park
We celebrate the International Day of National Parks today, the 24th of August, to highlight the importance of protecting our natural spaces, and the diversity of life that they support. This day in Ecuador recognizes the importance of Ecuador’s 11 National Parks, which are vital for protecting the unique ecosystems and flora. This day has […]
Planting a Love for the Sea in Young Minds
Have you heard whales singing? Selene Loaiza, a creative writer, was inspired by this incredible soundscape to create a new project that will transform the way children interact with nature. Selene Loaiza’s project, which was funded by our Women In Sustainable Enterprise program ( WISE), combines art and science in order to improve children’s knowledge […]
A New Expedition to Santa Fe Island: Our Commitment to Ecological Restoration
A team of 10 experts including scientists from Galapagos Conservancy, and park rangers with the Galapagos National Park Directorate embarked this week on a 7-day expedition to Santa Fe Island. The team was led by Washington Tapia our General Director. They were on a mission to monitor ecological restoration efforts in Santa Fe Island. […]
The World’s Only Flightless Cormorant is Endemic to the Galápagos
The flightless cormorant is one of the rarest seabirds to be found in the Galapagos Archipelago. It’s an endemic bird that can only be seen along the coasts on Fernandina Island and Isabela. The large fish-eating cormorants are great divers. They dive below the surface to catch their prey and then propel themselves forward with […]