100,000 Mosquitoes Released in Galápagos … But Don’t Worry, They’re Sterile!
The Agency for the Regulation and Control of Biosecurity and Quarantine for Galapagos (ABG) and the National Institute for Public Health Research, (INSPI) released 100,000 sterile male mosquitoes of the species in the Santa Cruz Island parish of Bellavista. The introduced mosquito was first identified in Galapagos in 2001. It is a vector for diseases […]
Galápagos Commemorates 488 Years Since Its Discovery
Today is an important date for Galapagos, and the entire world. The Galapagos Islands were discovered officially by Dominican friar Tomas de Berlanga on March 10, 1535. He was sailing from Panama, Peru, when strong ocean currents caused his ship to drift off course to the enchanted Islands. Berlanga was the first person to provide […]
Galápagos Marine Reserve Celebrates 25 Years of Creation
March 18th marked 25 years since the establishment of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, one of the most important marine protected areas worldwide. GMR is part of Ecuador’s National System of Protected Areas. It was established by the Organic Law for the Special Regime for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Galapagos. In 2001, the UNESCO […]
The Galápagos Pink Iguana: A Striking and Endangered Species
Galapagos Islands is known for its unique and varied wildlife. One of the most interesting and rarest species is the Galapagos pink iguana (). This iguana, which is only found on Isabela Island’s Wolf Volcano slopes, is well-known for its unique pink coloration. Although the Galapagos Pink Iguana first became known in 1986, it wasn’t […]
Celebrating Galápagos: 50 Years of Provincialization and 191 Years of Annexation
Galapagos Islands are a unique natural wonderland that holds a special place within the hearts of many. Galapagos celebrates two significant historical events in February: the 191st Anniversary of its annexation of Ecuadorian territory, and the 50th Anniversary of the cantonization and provincialization of the Santa Cruz-San Cristobal islands. Galapagos, since its inception as an […]
Technology Advances Conservation in Galápagos
The technological advances of recent decades have made it possible to save endangered species around the world. Galapagos Conservancy uses technological innovation to promote biodiversity conservation and protect against species trafficking. PIT tags (Passive Integrated Transponders) are one example of technological innovations we use. They are subcutaneously placed in wildlife. PIT tags are a durable […]