Conservando Galápagos: a bold new step by the local community to protect Galápagos
With the support of dozens non-governmental organizations, the Galapagos National Park Directorate has been protecting the Galapagos’ terrestrial and marine ecosystems for many decades. After a thorough review of the organizations that operate in the Islands, it was clear that many of them were international foundations and very few were local. We felt it was […]
Galápagos Marks 44 Years Since its Designation as a Natural World Heritage Site
In recognition of its exceptional biodiversity, the Galapagos Archipelago is celebrating its 44th anniversary of being designated a Natural Heritage Site of Outstanding Value to Humanity. The declaration also included the Galapagos Marine Reserve on December 2, 2001. The Galapagos National Park Directorate is responsible for managing protected areas in the insular area. Danny Rueda, […]
Through Art and Culture, Galápagos Promotes Preservation of the Islands
To commemorate 44 years of the islands’ designation as World Heritage Sites, the first Cultural Festival Celebrating Galapagos Natural Heritage and Humanity, will be held on Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora. Bertha Corella is a Galapagos Islands cultural activist and recipient of one Galapagos Conservancy Conservation and Sustainability Action Grant. She will be organizing the […]
Protecting Endemic Galápagos Plant Species Through Community Gardens
Galapagos Archipelago’s extraordinary biodiversity is known worldwide. It is not found anywhere else in the world. This important natural heritage requires ongoing conservation work. Island residents are vital to the Archipelago’s sustainability. Galapagos Conservancy supports community-based environmental initiatives in the Galapagos Islands. It places an emphasis on the conservation and enhancement of Galapaguenos’ capacity. One […]
Studying Galápagos Sea Lions Sheds New Light on the Impacts of Climate Change
Galapagos Islands are unsurpassed in terms of natural riches. The Galapagos Islands’ unique marine biodiversity is of great tourist and scientific value. This highlights the importance of supporting research initiatives to increase our knowledge of marine ecosystems in order to better protect them. Over the past 40 years, Galapagos’ endemic pinnipeds — sea lions or […]
187 years later, there is evidence of the reproduction of Land Iguanas on Santiago Island
Charles Darwin was the last to record Land Iguanas at Santiago Island in 1835. Due to the passage of time and because iguanas can be an engineering species of ecosystems like Giant tortoises Giant tortoises were the last person to record Land Iguanas on Santiago Island in 1835. The Galapagos National Park began the restoration […]