Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs)

FADs are a human-made object used to attract fish. They are used by both foreign fleets and Ecuadorian tuna boats to lure fish outside of the Galapagos Marine Reserve so that they can then be caught.

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Plastic found in Galapagos seawater, beaches and animals

A new study – by the University of Exeter, Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) and the Galapagos Science Center – found plastic in all marine habitats on the island of San Cristobal including in the sea water, in sediments, on beaches and inside marine animals.

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Connecting with Nature webinar 2021

Through a series of short videos and talks, the webinar explored how we engage children and teenagers throughout their education, and how we encourage them to protect the Islands and ensure that Galapagos remains a place of wonder.

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2021 Cocos-Galapagos Swimway Expedition aims to protect vital migration route.

A scientific expedition between Cocos island, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, will undertake a round trip to obtain sound scientific evidence to advise decision-makers about protecting the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway.

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Conserving ocean wildlife in the big blue

By Naima Lopez. Ocean biodiversity is in decline. The iconic scalloped hammerhead shark, for instance, has recently been listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. With similar declines occurring across a wide range of species, concern is mounting over ocean health and seafood security.

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Garbology: new perspectives on waste

by Professor John Schofield On a remote beach on San Cristobal, there is a plastic bottle. Inside the bottle, there is a toothbrush. How did it get there? What is its story?

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What can you do this Earth Day?

There are many pressures facing the Galapagos Islands including industrial fishing, climate change, plastic pollution and invasive species. Here are some ideas to be more sustainable this Earth Day.

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