The first-known resident of Galapagos was Patrick Watkins, an Irishman marooned (either forcefully or perhaps voluntarily) on Floreana from around 1807 to 1809.

Isabel Cooper was one of the first professional women to work in Galapagos, an artist on board the Harrison Williams Expedition to the Archipelago in 1923.

Take a trip back in time to discover the history of the most famous Galapagos species of all, the giant tortoise.

In May 2023, the Galapagos conservation community lost a hero: Godfrey Merlen.

In March 2023 we lost a very special member of our Galapagos community, Randal Keynes OBE.

An exciting reading list of the best 11 books (and a film) to educate and inspire you about the Galapagos Islands.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Today marks 10 years since Lonesome George, the world’s last Pinta island giant tortoise, died.

Former UK Ambassador to Ecuador, Patrick Mullee, pays tribute to David Balfour, British Honorary Consul in the Galapagos Islands between 1988-2013.

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...

This year, Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Here is the third blog from our three part interview series.

This year, Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Here is the second blog from our three part interview series.