ReCiBa

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues facing marine wildlife worldwide – and global problems need global solutions. Marine plastic litter is everywhere, but in many countries, there is little-to-no information available about its sources, distribution, and impacts. ReCiBa is helping us to understand the potential of storytelling and the power of objects in addressing the global challenge of marine plastic pollution.

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British Science Week 2021 Resources

The theme this year for British Science Week (5 – 14 March 2021) is Innovating for the future, and what better place is there to explore the future of innovation than the Galapagos Islands?

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Searching for giants

An update from the field as GTMEP researchers visit Alcedo volcano, Isabela to continue their vital work in tracking and protecting Galapagos' giant tortoises.

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Galapagos Whale Shark Project Update

Despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galapagos Whale Shark Project team were able to undertake a two-week field trip in August 2020 to Darwin and Wolf in the north of the Archipelago to further their important research.

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Building a circular economy to make Galapagos plastic pollution free

We’re so pleased to announce today that the alliance behind the Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos programme (PPFG) has been successful in seeking £3.5 million in funding from the UK Government Global Challenges Research Fund.

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Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme – Updates

Despite activities being greatly affected by COVID-19, the dedication of the GTMEP team has seen great developments for the project this year.

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Galapagos Family Gardening Project Updates

Through the Galapagos Family Gardening Project, we’re facilitating families to grow their own food to help mitigate some of the financial hardship the local community face from the sudden halt in tourism since the pandemic which makes up 80% of the local economy.

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Food for Thought – GCT’s new family gardening project in Galapagos

As part of our Connecting with Nature Programme, GCT is facilitating the opportunity for families in Galapagos to grow their own food, so we can help mitigate some of the financial hardship the community face from the sudden halt in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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