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 […]
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 […]
Empowering the Future: Scholarships Transforms the Lives of 11 Children in Santa Cruz
Galapagos Conservancy will continue to show its commitment to quality education for residents of Galapagos in 2023. Galapagos Conservancy supports organizations in Galapagos with resources from the Galapagos Silversea Fund. These projects include education for sustainability, training, conservation, and science. The fund will finance 11 children attending the Tomas de Berlanga Educational Unit. This private […]
Local Solutions for Local Challenges
Galapagos Conservancy is a leader in conservation, and believes it is our responsibility invest in long-term protection for the Galapagos Islands. We also educate Galapagos youth about sustainability and conservation. Education for Sustainability Program is based on the principle that conservation must be done by those who live and work in the Islands. All 7,300 […]
Galápagos Wildlife Trafficker Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Galapagos Islands is a treasure trove of biodiversity that contains unique species not found anywhere else in the world. It is crucial to stop wildlife trafficking. This serious crime threatens the survival and well-being of these rare species. The Constitutional Court of Ecuador sent citizen Paul Adolfo T., to three years imprisonment for wildlife trafficking. […]
Discover the Surprising Role of the Iconic Spiny Lobster in the Galápagos Ecosystem
One of the most well-known crustaceans of the Archipelago is the Spiny Lobster, which can be found in the waters of Galapagos Marine Reserve. The Galapagos Coral Reefs are home to two species: the Red Spiny Lobster and the Green Lobster. They can also be found in restaurants during certain months. These clawless, nocturnal crustaceans […]