Galapagos embraces state-of-the-art shark monitoring technology
By Alice Marks & Verity Ramsay The Galapagos Islands are home to an astounding array of species. The surrounding waters…
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The Galapagos Marine Reserve turns 20
Guest blog by Alix Zelly The Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) has drawn adventurers, divers and researchers alike into its mesmerising…
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Galapagos Whale Shark Project update
The first ultrasound images of wild whale sharks have been captured. Written by GCT volunteer Avani Gupta. There are many…
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Ecuadorian boat caught in Galapagos Marine Reserve with sharks on board: UPDATE
In November 2017, we wrote a blog about the successful prosecution of the crew of a Chinese fishing vessel found in…
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Illegal shark fishing boat crew prosecuted
In mid-August 2017, a Chinese fishing vessel Fu Yuan Leng 999 was intercepted in the Galapagos Marine Reserve by Galapagos…
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Whale sharks using thermal gradients to find food sources
Background In spite of being the world’s largest extant fish species and occurring in all warm, temperate seas (apart from…
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How the global problem of coral bleaching is impacting Galapagos
Coral bleaching has become somewhat of a nightmarish litmus test for the rise in global sea temperatures. The reefs around…
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Illegal shipment of sea cucumbers discovered
During a baggage control operation at Baltra airport this week, the Galapagos National Park in coordination with the national police…
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World Fisheries Day
At the confluence of several major ocean currents, Galapagos has a fantastic level of marine biodiversity with an estimated 20%…
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