Signing of the Executive Decree to expand the Galapagos Marine Reserve

Following the announcement of the expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) at COP26 - today, the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, is in the Galapagos Islands to sign the official decree for the new protected marine reserve.

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Conservation in the digital age – drones in Galapagos

Technology, like drones, is constantly helping to improve our understanding of nature. Over the years, it has allowed us to…

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Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos Programme: Oceanography Project Update

An update on the oceanography work led by Dr Erik van Sebille from Utrecht University as part of our Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos Programme.

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Project update: hope for the little vermilion flycatcher on Santa Cruz

Exciting news as the critically endangered population of the little vermilion flycatcher on Santa Cruz island increases for the second year running.

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The mysteries of marine iguanas

How can citizen science help unlock the mysteries of Galapagos marine iguanas and help us conserve this endemic species?

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Galapagos Whale Shark Project Update

Whale sharks are under threat. This year through the Galapagos Whale Shark Project we learnt there may be another threat to these ocean giants – climate change.

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My time as a researcher for GCT: investigating citizen science projects in Galapagos

Masters student Millie tells us more about her internship at GCT, and her interesting research on citizen science in the Galapagos Islands.

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