2016 – a Galapagos year in review
2016 was an action-packed year for Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT). We reached many milestones throughout the year, achieved both financial…
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Blog: Interest
Island blog; Marchena
The uninhabited island of Marchena takes its name from a Spanish monk, Fray Antonio Marchena, who was among the first…
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What to see in December
December is a great time to visit Galapagos as it is the month that most notable seasonal changes occur with the start…
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Island profile: Floreana
Floreana has an interesting human history as well as many endemic species, including the Floreana mockingbird.
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What to see in November
November is the last month in the Garua, or dry, season; the day-to-day weather is relatively cool and dry, with…
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BBC Documentary: Planet Earth II Ep. 1
The long awaited second series of the ground breaking Planet Earth programme was shown last Sunday 6 November to millions of viewers,…
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Invasive species research helped by raffle
We were delighted when Sophia Cooke’s father, Bernard Cooke, won our 2016 raffle at Galapagos Day, as there was a…
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Red-lipped batfish
The red-lipped batfish is an unusual fish. Closely related to other batfish but completely unique to Galapagos, the red-lipped batfish…
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What to see in October
Many tour operators consider September and October to be low season months, so during this period tourism in Galapagos decreases. This…
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