Galápagos Celebrates 51 Years of Growth and Community!
February is a month packed with history and festivities for the Galapagos Archipelago. This year, they’re celebrating two major milestones: becoming part of Ecuador 192 years ago and officially becoming a province of Ecuador 51 years ago. For the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, there’s even more to celebrate with their district anniversary. […]
Ecological Restoration on Floreana Island: Not at a Tortoise’s Pace!
Ecological restoration in Galapagos is often a slow, methodical process. It is possible to remove invasive species square meter by sq meter. It could take decades to breed critically endangered giant turtles. It’s just the way things are. Ecological restoration can move at a faster pace on rare occasions. This will be the situation starting […]
Isabela’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Gets Upgraded
Isabela Island is one of four inhabited islands within the Galapagos Archipelago. It boasts the most vibrant biodiversity. The iconic giant tortoises of the island are being protected with significant efforts. These magnificent creatures are vital to the Galapagos ecosystems and biodiversity. These tortoises are important, but they face constant challenges in their quest for […]
Galápagos Celebrates International Wetlands Day: Highlighting Isabela’s Role as a Ramsar Site
International Wetlands Day is celebrated today, 2nd February, as a way to highlight the importance of these unique eco-systems. This day is especially important in Galapagos because of its unmatched biodiversity. We celebrate and recognize wetlands, which are true natural gems integral to the region’s eco-diversity. Dr. Our Director of Conservation, Jorge Carrion, sends his […]
Jenifer Suárez: A Beacon Amid Global Coral Challenges
Marine ecosystems are at risk due to the escalating global coral bleaching crisis and erosion. Climate change, pollution and overfishing have all contributed to this. Coral reefs are often referred to as “the rainforests of the ocean” and are crucial for marine biodiversity. Coral reefs are vital to marine biodiversity and the beauty of the […]
Renewing Our Support for the Galápagos Biosecurity and Quarantine Control Agency
Galapagos Conservancy is committed to conserving Galapagos Islands’ exceptional ecosystems. As a sign of our continued commitment to this cause, we renewed today our support for the Galapagos Biosecurity and Quarantine Control Agency. Dr. James Gibbs and Washington Tapia, the General Director of Galapagos Biosecurity and Quarantine Control Agency renewed the agreement for 2024 with […]