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Noemí Rea's radiant smile showcases her passion for sustainable development by planting and harvesting organic produce locally.

The Transformative Impact of Local Agriculture in a Community

Leaders from the Galápagos conservation community, including Jean Pierre Cadena (left), Executive Director of the Galápagos Biosecurity and Quarantine Agency, Sade Fritschi, Ecuador’s Minister of the Environment, and Washington Tapia, General Director of Galápagos Conservancy, sign genetic research agreement.

New Agreement Facilitates Genetic Research to Help Save Endangered Species in Galápagos

Majestic guardians of the waters: two sea lions in their natural habitat.

Marine Guardians Take Action for Sea Lions

Galápagos giant tortoise

Tortoise DNA – Implications for Conservation

Diana Loyola, Biologist in Ecology and Management, resides on Santa Cruz Island, and leads a key investigation on avian pox, contributing to the understanding and control of this disease.

Empowering Women in Science Across Galápagos

Galápagos Conservancy staff joined the parade celebrating Galápagos' annexation to Ecuador (192nd anniversary) and provincialization (51st anniversary).

Galápagos Celebrates 51 Years of Growth and Community!

This specimen, descended from the extinct Floreana giant tortoise species (Chelonoidis niger), is cared for at the Santa Cruz Breeding Center.

Ecological Restoration on Floreana Island: Not at a Tortoise’s Pace!

The breeding center has undergone renovations, with upgraded ramps, pools, and platforms significantly improving the living conditions for the tortoises.

Isabela’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Gets Upgraded

Aerial view of the wetlands in southern Isabela, designated as Ramsar Site of International Importance since May 20, 2002.

Galápagos Celebrates International Wetlands Day: Highlighting Isabela’s Role as a Ramsar Site

Jenifer Suárez examines samples for the Galápagos coral restoration project

Jenifer Suárez: A Beacon Amid Global Coral Challenges

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