Galápagos Marks 44 Years Since its Designation as a Natural World Heritage Site

Punta Cormoran at Floreana island

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

Galapagueño women

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

Mirian Silva, founder of the proyect Jardines Botánicos

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 Sea Lions

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 […]

99% of the Whale Sharks that transit Galápagos Islands are female

Blood draw of Whale Shark

Galapagos Conservancy is committed to supporting the preservation and restoration of endangered species in Galapagos Islands. We funded a crucial Whale Shark Research Project, which was led by Johnathan Green, and his daughter Sofia Green. The project began in December 2021 and will provide baseline data about the reproductive status and movements in Galapagos Archipelago […]