Blog: Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues facing marine wildlife around the world. Whilst the Galapagos Archipelago remains one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world, sadly it is not exempt from the issue. GCT is working on an ambitious, long-term programme that will combine ground-breaking scientific research with coordinated education and outreach in order to make Galapagos plastic pollution free once again. Read our blogs and project updates here.

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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My time as a researcher for GCT: investigating the relationship between tourism and plastic waste in Galapagos

Will Seymour, a Masters student studying Global Sustainability Solutions, has been exploring the relationship between the tourism industry and plastic waste in Galapagos. Here he tells us how his research can help advocate for more sustainable solutions to waste management on the Islands.

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How do you solve a wicked problem like plastics?

Our international group of changemakers, Pacific Plastics: from Science to Solutions, are working together to rid the Eastern Pacific Ocean of plastic pollution.

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Celebrating Women in Science – part 2: Women leading the fight against plastic pollution

Meet some of the women leading the way towards an ocean free from plastic pollution.

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Galapagos Waste Management Report 2021

In April 2021, GCT commissioned a report on waste management in Galapagos, delivered by a team of sustainability engineers at OrcaTec. This report describes the development of the waste management systems on the Islands, the challenges experienced in maintaining them and identifies opportunities for future solutions.

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Finding the solution to plastic pollution

Jen Jones, GCT's Head of Programmes, explains her PhD research and what we have learned from our Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos Programme so far.

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Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos Programme: Oceanography Project Update

An update on the oceanography work led by Dr Erik van Sebille from Utrecht University as part of our Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos Programme.

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Professionalising the use of drone technology in Galapagos

Professionalising the use of drone technology in Galapagos as a tool to monitor and assess habitats, species populations and threats.

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An archaeologist onboard – understanding marine plastic pollution in Galapagos

Have you ever wondered about the life of plastic objects found on the beach? How did they get here? Who was their owner? How old is this object? But most of all, how can we reduce marine plastic pollution?

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