Unraveling the Mysteries of Galápagos Bats
Galapagos’ unique biodiversity is still waiting to be explored, especially in the fascinating nocturnal ecosystems of many islands. There are still many questions about two bat species: the gray bat and the red bat. Are these Galapagos populations of these bats really distinct? Do they fly from one island to another? We don’t even know […]
Discovering Fernandina: A Natural Treasure and Sanctuary for Emblematic Species
Fernandina is one of the most beautiful islands in the Galapagos Archipelago. The island is 247.87 square mile in size and boasts an active volcano rising 4842 miles above the sea level. The volcano’s crater is 4 miles wide. Fernandina, the youngest island of the archipelago has unique ecosystems that are not found anywhere else […]
A Recent Conservation Expedition Exploring Wolf Volcano
Six adventurers from the Galapagos Conservancy including park rangers, scientists and other experts, recently made a trip to the Wolf Volcano in northern Isabela Island. The expedition team led by Dr. Jorge Carrion spent over 600 hours protecting this unique volcano’s ecosystems. It is the highest point of the archipelago, at 1,707 meters above sea […]
Witnessing the Volcanic Fury in Galápagos: Jorge Carrión’s Unique Perspective From the Field
Few people are lucky enough to see a volcano erupt. For the second time within two years, Dr. Jorge Carrion, Director of Conservation for Galapagos Conservancy has witnessed first-hand the fury and majesty of vulcanism in these remote Galapagos Islands. Conserving endangered wildlife among volcanic eruptions Jorge led a conservation mission on Wolf Volcano in […]
World Wildlife Day: An Opportunity to Celebrate Biodiversity and Its Importance to Humanity
Every year on March 3, World Wildlife Day celebrates the importance of wildlife around the world. As a leader of conservation efforts in Galapagos, our organization is a key player. We work closely together with the Galapagos Park Directorate, as well as other partners, to contribute directly to the recovery and restoration of endangered species. […]
Celebrating 489 Years of Conservation and Resilience
Strong ocean currents diverted the Dominican Friar Tomas de Berlanga‘s ship from its course 489 years before, and threatened disaster. Amidst the danger, however, came a unique encounter that would change history forever. Berlanga, his crew, and the vast ocean witnessed the Galapagos Islands emerge from the deep blue. This was the start […]