Long-line fishing in the Galapagos Archipelago

Despite being banned in the Galapagos Islands since 2008, a discussion has resumed on the use of long-line fishing in the Archipelago. But, the consideration has raised concern due to the environmental impact that long-line fishing has on marine ecosystems and endangered species.

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Obituary – Diana Rigg

We were saddened to hear news of the death of the British actress Dame Diana Rigg DBE on 10 September. Diana was previously a GCT ambassador. Our thoughts and wishes go out to Diana’s family and all those who loved her

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Connecting with Nature and Education in the UK – Project Updates

When Galapagos was in lockdown from March until June, all conservation field activities and outreach sessions were put on hold.…

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Mangrove Finch Project update

Like many projects in Galapagos, the Mangrove Finch Project was interrupted this year by the COVID-19 lockdown. The consequences for the mangrove finch population are predicted to have been poor and may never be known even if the team can return to the field in 2021.

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Galapagos Whale Shark Project Update

Following the global media interest in the international fishing fleets on the outskirts of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, and the news that Hope the whale shark went missing in May, this August’s Galapagos Whale Shark Project field research trip was more important than ever.

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Galapagos, lockdown and the impacts of COVID-19 – Interview Series Part 4 – Pablo Valladares

As part of our interview series with staff, project partners, friends and ambassadors based on the Islands, looking at how…

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International, industrial fishing fleets and expansion of Ecuador’s protected areas – a summary

Since being reported in the news in July 2020, the international, industrial fishing fleet on the edge of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) has received global attention. Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is following the situation closely as this fishing fleet has the possibility to devastate the GMR’s unique marine biodiversity.

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Darwin200 – UK Launch

GCT's Projects Manager, Lisa, embarked on the first leg of the Darwin200 UK launch in July 2020.

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Galapagos, lockdown and the impacts of COVID-19 – Interview Series Part 3 – Anne Guézou

Life under lockdown is one of those rare experiences the world has gone through together. People’s lived experiences are often…

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