Like Father, Like Son: How the Legacy of a Naturalist Guide Inspires Giant Tortoise Project
Like Father, like Son: How the Legacy a Naturalist guide Inspires Giant Tortoise Project Daniel Montalvo is an entrepreneur who hails from Galapagos. He has spent over a decade using communication to educate people about the environment in the Galapagos Islands. His father, a naturalist who was a guide, instilled a deep respect and admiration […]
To Conserve Soil Is To Ensure Our Survival
We need to conserve soil for our survival We celebrate International Soil Conservation Day every 7th of July. This day was established in 1963 to honor Dr. Hugh Hammond Bennet. He was an American scientist who is considered a pioneer for soil conservation. Dr. Bennet spent his entire career researching the effect of soil quality […]
Expeditions in 2023 To Safeguard Wildlife in Galápagos
Galapagos Wildlife Expeditions to be Safeguarded in 2023 Scientists and park rangers participated in ten expeditions as part of Iniciativa Galapagos. This initiative was implemented by Galapagos Conservancy through its operational arm Conservando Galapagos. They worked with the Galapagos National Park Directorate. These expeditions were conducted on the islands Isabela and Espanola, with the objective […]
Shark Awareness Day: Protecting the Guardians of Our Oceans
Shark Awareness Day: Protecting Our Oceans’ Guardians Sharks are the masters of our oceans. They harbor an incredible biodiversity and a web of interdependent marine life. Shark Awareness Day was created on July 14, a day to raise awareness about the importance of sharks in our oceans, and to fight for their protection. Dr. Jorge […]
Celebrating Galápagos National Park’s 64-Year Conservation Legacy
Galapagos National Park Celebrates its 64-Year Legacy of Conservation We would like to express our gratitude and recognition to the Galapagos National Park Directorate, and to all of the dedicated officials that have worked tirelessly for the conservation and biodiversity of Galapagos. We at Galapagos Conservation value the work done by the National Geographic Protected […]
The Galápagos Hawk: A Symbol of Strength and Survival in the Enchanted Islands
The Galapagos Hawk – A Symbol of Survival and Strength in the Enchanted Islands Imagine yourself walking on a white-sanded beach with crystal clear waters lapping your feet, and a gentle wind caressing you. A pair of majestic raptors, with their sleek, dark feathers, glide overhead, silently guarding the land. The Galapagos Hawk, Buteo galapagoensis, […]