Planting a Love for the Sea in Young Minds
Have you heard whales singing? Selene Loaiza, a creative writer, was inspired by this incredible soundscape to create a new project that will transform the way children interact with nature. Selene Loaiza’s project, which was funded by our Women In Sustainable Enterprise program ( WISE), combines art and science in order to improve children’s knowledge […]
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. […]
The World’s Only Flightless Cormorant is Endemic to the Galápagos
The flightless cormorant is one of the rarest seabirds to be found in the Galapagos Archipelago. It’s an endemic bird that can only be seen along the coasts on Fernandina Island and Isabela. The large fish-eating cormorants are great divers. They dive below the surface to catch their prey and then propel themselves forward with […]
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 […]
Celebrating Ocean Guardians: International Shark Awareness Day
Sharks are the most dominant species in the oceans’ vast expanse, which is characterized by a high level of biological diversity, and a complex web of life. Sharks are under serious threat despite their important ecological role as top predators. Every year on July 14, International Shark Awareness Day is celebrated to highlight the importance […]
The Season of Marine Iguana Hatching in Galápagos: A Natural Spectacle on the Coastline
Between May and July each year, thousands of marine iguanas hatch from their nests on the Galapagos shores. The Galapagos is experiencing the hatching of the marine iguanas, a unique and fascinating event that draws scientists, tourists and nature lovers from all over the world. This event not only marks a new beginning for these […]