A Network to catch Marine Invasive Species

The Galapagos Islands are under threat from marine invasive species. Scientists at the Charles Darwin Foundation, together with their collaborators, are developing protocols for the prevention, detection, and management of marine invasive species in the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR).

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Supporter Survey 2022 Results

The results are in for our Supporter Survey! Thank you to all who filled in our questionnaire. Every response has been of enormous help as we develop our conservation programmes, communications and activities.

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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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Vampire finches: how little birds in Galapagos evolved to drink blood

For most people, the word “vampire” brings to mind Dracula or perhaps slayers such as Blade or Buffy; or maybe even the vampire bats of South America. Few will think of a small and rather lovely bird – the finch.

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COVID-19: an open letter from GCT’s CEO

You may have seen through our social media channels, that due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Galapagos Conservation Trust office is temporarily closed with all staff now working from home.

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Q&A with Galapagos student, Wilson Andrade

During December 2019, we were pleased to welcome Wilson Andrade from San Francisco University of Quito to the GCT office…

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Reducing the threat of Avian Malaria

by Liam Fitzpatrick When you think of the wildlife that lives in the Galapagos Islands, what do you think of…

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Christmas Gift Guides

Christmas is nearly upon us - get a head start on your Christmas shopping by purchasing ethical, plastic-free, charity gifts…

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Exeter University Field Trip – Diary Blog Part 4

Guest blog by Alix Zelly Whilst in Galapagos it was important for us to not simply visit, but to get…

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