Eagle Ray Project
Help scientists identify rays from their unique markings and support ongoing work to protect this species and their marine home.
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What is citizen science?
Citizen science is when people who aren’t scientists participate in scientific research. This could be anything from taking a picture of a shark to help track the species’ movements to reporting sightings of an injured sea lion.
Whether you are a tourist or a resident of Galapagos, there are lots of different citizen science projects to get involved in, all of which are helping to protect the wildlife of Galapagos.
Citizen science projects in Galapagos
Galapagos Cetacean Program
Report your sightings of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) in Galapagos and help scientists study their distribution, health and ecology.
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The Galapagos Sunfish Survey
Support long-term conservation efforts for the ocean sunfish by helping scientists determine the presence and movement patterns of sunfish in the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
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Galapagos Whale Shark Project
Help the Galapagos Whale Shark Project identify individual animals through their unique markings by sharing your photos or videos of whale sharks and other marine species.
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Iguanas from Above: Citizen Science
Help scientists count Galapagos marine iguanas from aerial photographs to estimate population sizes and develop conservation management plans.
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Mobula Ray Conservation Project
Support scientists in developing conservation strategies for Mobula rays in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific by reporting your sightings of this unique group of species.
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Proyecto Mantas Ecuador
Help scientists identify individual manta rays and understand their movement patterns in the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
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Sea Lion Project Galapagos
Help scientists monitor and understand the long-term behaviour, development and movement patterns of Galapagos sea lions by sharing your photos.
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Shark and Ray Nursery Identification Project
Report your sightings of juvenile sharks and rays and help scientists identify potential nursery areas and protect this important group of species.
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Shark Count
Support the conservation of sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve by recording the species you see during your dives on the Shark Count app.
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Please note that GCT is not directly involved with every citizen science project hosted on our website. These projects are run by GCT partners and other organisations in Galapagos and are approved by the Galapagos National Park Directorate.
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