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, […]
Discovering Galápagos Cacti and Their Resilient Beauty
Discovering Galapagos Cacti & Their Resilient Beauty Cacti are silent witnesses of life’s most resilient forms in the remote and magical Galapagos Archipelago. They rise majestically from volcanic rocks and arid land. They have adapted and survived over the years, despite the challenging terrains and lava-fields of the Galapagos Islands. This story explores the world […]
Experiential Education Inspires Youth Leadership and Conservation
Youth Leadership and Conservation Inspired by Experiential Learning Environmental conservation and experiential learning have become increasingly important in the Galapagos Islands. A growing number of islanders recognize that education is a key tool in raising environmental awareness. Sebastian Pilla is a Galapagos native and a shining example. He embarked in 2023, in his last year […]