World Wildlife Day: An Opportunity to Celebrate Biodiversity and Its Importance to Humanity
Menu March 15, 2024 World Wildlife Day: A Chance to Celebrate Biodiversity, and its Importance for Humanity World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 March. Our organization plays a major role in conservation efforts on Galapagos. Our organization works closely with The Galapagos Park Directorate and other partners to directly contribute to the […]
Celebrating 489 Years of Conservation and Resilience
Menu March 14, 2024 Celebrate 489 Years Conservation and Resilience Strong ocean currents diverted Dominican Friar Tomas de Berlanga’s ship 489 years ago from its original course and threatened disaster. In the midst of danger, however came a unique experience that would forever change history. Berlanga and his crew watched as the Galapagos Islands emerged […]
The Transformative Impact of Local Agriculture in a Community
Menu March 11, 2024 The Impact of Local Agriculture on a Community COVID-19 has taught us a lot. One of the lessons we learned was to be self-sufficient. Noemi is a great example. She shows us that local farming on Galapagos can improve people’s lives, and also contribute to the conservation of the environment. Local […]
The 2024 Galápagos Pinnipeds Research and Monitoring Expedition
The 2024 Galapagos Pinnipeds Research and Monitoring Expedition 18 April 2024 6 :40 pm Galapagos Conservation is committed to the conservation of Galapagos’ species and ecosystems over the long-term. We support projects that produce critical scientific information to assist managers in making informed decisions. We are committed to conservation and support ongoing research on the […]
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 […]