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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COP26: our CEO’s perspective
Our CEO, Sharon Johnson, shares her thoughts after spending a week at the UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.
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LIVE: COP26 – Galapagos Climate Action
Keep an eye on our Live at COP26 blog for updates about Galapagos Climate Action
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Whale shark satellite tag emits signals from mainland Ecuador
A satellite tag of an 11-meter female whale shark tagged in the Galapagos Marine Reserve has sent signals from Manta, an Ecuadorian coastal city. The shark was one of eight individuals tagged by the Galapagos Whale Shark Project during their recent field trip, which Galapagos Conservation Trust proudly supports.
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Blue Carbon, Climate Change and the Galapagos Islands
As we discussed in our previous blog, ocean protection is key to climate resilience. The global ocean and the species…
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Ocean Protection for Climate Resilience: re-balancing the scales for the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
The global ocean and the species that live there play a major role in the fight against climate change. Unsustainable fishing and plastic pollution are exacerbating climate change impacts in Galapagos.
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