Technology Serving Conservation: The Use of Satellite Animal Trackers in Galápagos
Satellite Animal Trackers: A Conservation Tool in Galapagos Galapagos Conservation is committed to protecting the Galapagos Islands’ unique ecosystems. This commitment is reflected by our use of advanced technology in our conservation programs. This installment of our series on technological innovation highlights how satellite animal tracking is revolutionizing the conservation efforts of gigantic tortoises. These […]
Trail Cameras: Silent Guardians of Galápagos Wildlife
Silent Guardians of Galapagos wildlife: Trail cameras Since nearly 40 years, Galapagos Conservancy is committed to the protection of the Archipelago’s ecosystems and animals. Innovating and strengthening conservation efforts has required integrating technological advances into our conservation strategy. Trail cameras are a significant improvement. These cameras are installed in the fields and activated by animals […]
A New Expedition to Santa Fe Island: Our Commitment to Ecological Restoration
A team of 10 experts including scientists from Galapagos Conservancy, and park rangers with the Galapagos National Park Directorate embarked this week on a 7-day expedition to Santa Fe Island. The team was led by Washington Tapia our General Director. They were on a mission to monitor ecological restoration efforts in Santa Fe Island. […]
Celebrating the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems
The world celebrates the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26th. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization created this day to highlight the importance of mangrove ecosystems in maintaining our oceans and coasts and providing well-being for people all over the world. Mangroves are of global importance Mangroves grow […]
Strengthening Galápagos Conservation through Inter-Institutional Cooperation and Technological Innovation
Galapagos Conservancy just delivered advanced molecular-genetics laboratory equipment to Galapagos Biosecurity and Quarantine Agency. This new technology will help biosecurity agents prevent the entry of pest species to the archipelago and reduce the illegal trafficking of indigenous species out of islands. A Galapagos Conservancy Board Member enabled the purchase of equipment for DNA sequencing through […]
Commitment to the Conservation of Galápagos’ Protected Areas
Galapagos Conservation renewed its commitment on July 18, the day Ecuador celebrates the National Day of the National System of Protected Areas. Since we were founded almost 40 years ago, Galapagos Conservancy has been committed to protecting Galapagos. We work closely with Ecuador’s authorities on the environment to protect this Natural Heritage Site for Humanity. […]