A Sustainable Approach to Recovering and Reusing Refrigerants in Galápagos
Galapagos: A Sustainable Approach for Recovering and Resusing Refrigerators On the stunning Santa Cruz Island of Galapagos several people committed to environmental stewardship spearhead impactful conservation initiatives. One of these innovative projects is led by Galo Ponce, an entrepreneur and his team. It focuses on the recovery and re-use of refrigerants. This project is a […]
Landmark Census of Giant Tortoises in Southern Isabela
We have reached a significant milestone in collaboration with the Galapagos National Park Directorate by conducting a comprehensive census of all nine populations, including Chelonoidis viscina, Chelonoidisguntheri, and HTML2_ Chelonoidis sp. HTML2_. This groundbreaking census thoroughly surveyed these populations, which reside in the southern volcanic areas of Isabela Island. It marks a significant accomplishment in […]
Science in Action: Stable Isotope Analysis Sheds Light on Galápagos Sea Lions
What can be learned from a single snout? Scientists on Galapagos have developed a new technique that allows them to gather information about sea lions’ foraging habits. This will help to better understand the species ecology and their sensitivity to changes in the environment. Stable isotopes analysis is a technique that measures the relative abundances […]
Tracking the Impact of Climate Change on Galápagos Sea Lions and Fur Seals
Galapagos Conservancy, thanks to the unrestricted support of donors, is supporting a brand new initiative that will investigate how climate changes will affect pinnipeds – endemic fur seals and sea lions – in the archipelago. The new study will track the feeding patterns of these animals to determine how changes in ocean temperatures and availability […]
The Effects of El Niño on Galápagos Plants, Animals, and People
El Niño, which is a global climate anomaly, can affect the Galapagos Archipelago. El Niño-Southern Oscillation disrupts the ecosystems of the Galapagos Archipelago with increased ocean temperatures and rainfall. This affects marine species negatively, while benefiting some terrestrial species. It also challenges the cacti-dominated terrain and increases the risks from invasive plant species. El Niño […]
Transforming Waste into Innovation: Oscar’s Galápagos Initiative
Transforming Waste into Innovation: Oscar’s Galapagos Initiative Oscar Guiracocha Andrade is a native from San Cristobal Island and he spearheads an innovative conservation project in the remote Galapagos. Oscar’s initiative, supported by the Galapagos Conservancy conservation grant program, transforms plastic waste to sustainable accessories and promotes environmental stewardship. Innovative Solutions for Galapagos Wellbeing Oscar’s innovative […]