Science in Action: Stable Isotope Analysis Sheds Light on Galápagos Sea Lions
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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
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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
![Giant tortoises benefit from increased food availability during El Niño, but their reproduction can be affected by flooding.](https://galapagosislands.travel/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/the-effects-of-el-nino-on-galapagos-1024x819-1.webp)
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
![Oscar Guiracocha, a native of Galápagos, pioneers a plastic waste collection system, turning trash into artistic treasures.](https://galapagosislands.travel/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transforming-waste-into-innovation-1-768x1024-1.webp)
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 […]
The Remarkable Return of 136 Galápagos Tortoises to Their Natural Habitat
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The Remarkable Return Of 136 Galapagos Tortoises To Their Natural Habitat In partnership with Galapagos Conservancy and the Galapagos National Park Directorate 136 juvenile tortoises were successfully returned to the Cinco Cerros region on Isabela Island’s Cerro Azul Volcano. These tortoises were aged between 5 to 9 years and returned to their habitat. This is […]
Fostering Conservation: Empowering the Galápagos Islands Through Community Engagement
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The Galapagos Islands are a treasure trove for biodiversity, whose beauty captures the imagination of people around the globe. These unique islands, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site have been home to a wide range of endemic species for centuries. Galapagos also hosts over 30,000 residents who work, study, and live in this natural […]