Remembering HRH Prince Philip

Following the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) would like to express our deepest sympathy to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on behalf of our members, staff, and present and past Trustees. His Royal Highness took an active interest in the Trust’s work and generously supported Galapagos Conservation Trust for many years.

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Underwater invaders

by Jessica Howard Galapagos is leading the charge in marine biosecurity, with one of the most stringent programmes in the…

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Latest shark nursery news

Earlier this year, a new local Shark and Ray graduate assistant, Daniel Armijos, joined the shark nursery team. He was able to get stuck right in by joining a short field trip in early March, where he was trained in the techniques to catch and handle juvenile sharks.

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ONE HEALTH: It’s time to rethink our relationship with nature

By Sharon L. Deem If there’s one thing that COVID-19 has laid bare, it’s that we cannot separate human health…

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Supporting the UNDP’s ‘Save Galapagos Islands’ campaign

The loss of tourism due to the global pandemic has hit Galapagos hard. We are supporting initiatives to reactivate the local economy, such as a ’Cash for Work’ scheme.

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ReCiBa

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues facing marine wildlife worldwide – and global problems need global solutions. Marine plastic litter is everywhere, but in many countries, there is little-to-no information available about its sources, distribution, and impacts. ReCiBa is helping us to understand the potential of storytelling and the power of objects in addressing the global challenge of marine plastic pollution.

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Celebrating Women in Science – part 1

According to UNESCO Institute of Statistics data, less than 30% of the world's scientific researchers are women. Within our Galapagos scientific network there are a lot of amazing scientists to celebrate who are currently working hard to protect the Islands and its unique species and magnificent ecosystems.

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