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 […]
99% of the Whale Sharks that transit Galápagos Islands are female
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 […]
Environmental Education for Galapagueño children
Galapagos Conservancy supports local initiatives that encourage learning and teaching, particularly about conservation, through our Education for Sustainability program and our Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship grants (WISE). Jenny Macias is an educator who was awarded a Galapagos Conservancy Conservation Action Grant. She lives on Santa Cruz Island, and she leads the Pasitos de Gigantes project. […]
The Presence of Whale sharks is a Good Indicator of a Healthy Marine Ecosystem
“Exploring and diving in the underwater world has been one the most rewarding and enriching parts of my life. I feel that I owe this all to the environment, the oceans and the seas that have provided me with so much.”-Jonathan R Green is the Director and Founder of the Galapagos Whale Shark Project Galapagos […]