The Season of Marine Iguana Hatching in Galápagos: A Natural Spectacle on the Coastline
Galapagos Marine Iguana Hatching Season: A Natural Show on the Coast July 12th, 2024 7 :28 pm 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 […]
Strengthening Galápagos Conservation through Inter-Institutional Cooperation and Technological Innovation
Strengthening Galapagos Conservation Through Inter-Institutional Cooperation and Technological Innovation July 11th, 2024 9 :03 pm Galapagos Conservancy just delivered advanced molecular-genetics laboratory equipment to Galapagos Biosecurity and Quarantine Agency. This new technology will help biosecurity agents prevent the entry of pest species to the archipelago and reduce the illegal trafficking of indigenous species out of […]
Transforming Waste into Innovation: Oscar’s Galápagos Initiative
Transforming Waste into Innovation: Oscar’s Galapagos Initiative Oscar Guiracocha Andrade is a native from San Cristobal Island and he spearheads an innovative conservation project in the remote Galapagos. Oscar’s initiative, supported by the Galapagos Conservancy conservation grant program, transforms plastic waste to sustainable accessories and promotes environmental stewardship. Innovative Solutions for Galapagos Wellbeing Oscar’s innovative […]
The Remarkable Return of 136 Galápagos Tortoises to Their Natural Habitat
The Remarkable Return Of 136 Galapagos Tortoises To Their Natural Habitat In partnership with Galapagos Conservancy and the Galapagos National Park Directorate 136 juvenile tortoises were successfully returned to the Cinco Cerros region on Isabela Island’s Cerro Azul Volcano. These tortoises were aged between 5 to 9 years and returned to their habitat. This is […]
Meet the Woman Leading Coral Reef Conservation in Galápagos
As park rangers for the Galapagos National Park Directorate, 100 women are dedicated to protecting the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Jenifer Saurez, a marine biologist and 36-year old Galapaguena, is one of these environmental stewards. She works tirelessly to protect the coral reefs that surround the islands. Jenifer’s Journey Jenifer was fascinated by […]
The Galápagos Lobster: A Gem of the Archipelago and Vital Signal of Marine Health
Galapagos Archipelago is renowned for its incredible biodiversity. It is also home to the Galapagos Lobster, a crustacean which is not only a culinary and commercial delight but is a barometer that measures changes in the marine eco-system. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is home to a variety of invertebrates, including lobsters. Lobsters are vital for […]