The Conservation Expeditions that Defined Iniciativa Galápagos in 2023
The Galapagos Conservancy team successfully conducted 14 conservation expeditions on six different islands last year as part of the Iniciativa Galapagos Program, a collaborative effort with Galapagos National Park Directorate. The team visited the serene beaches in Santa Cruz, the interior of Espanola Island and the interior of Fernandina Island. They also explored the clear […]
Lava from La Cumbre Volcano Eruption has Reached the Sea
Nature has once again captured our attention! La Cumbre’s eruption on Fernandina island has produced a spectacular and breathtaking sight. After 35 continuous days of activity, the lava flow has finally reached the sea, covering over 6 miles. Since the 2nd of March, Galapagos National Park Rangers stationed in Canal Bolivar, northwest Isabela have used […]
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 […]