The introduced smooth-billed ani

Guest blog by Sophia Cooke The smooth-billed ani (Crotophaga ani) was introduced to Galapagos in the 1960s. In a new…

Studying Galapagos giant tortoise health on Alcedo Volcano

By Ainoa Nieto, Researcher and laboratory manager, Charles Darwin Foundation Last July, members of the Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme spent…

Plastic Pollution Free Galapagos – From Science to Solutions

In May 2018, in collaboration with the Galapagos Science Center, GCT ran a 'From Science to Solutions' plastic workshop on the…

GCT Supporter Cruise: May 2018

By GCT Chairman Dr Mark Collins On board the motor yacht Majestic, which was built specially for Galapagos waters, 16 guests…

Project Updates 2018 (1): The Mangrove Finch Project

With around 100 individuals remaining in the world, the mangrove finch is the most endangered bird in Galapagos. Whilst habitat…

The ultimate Galapagos photography tour

Galapagos is one of the most sought after destinations for wildlife photographers. Its iconic wildlife has evolved in isolation from…

Deposit return schemes – their importance in fighting plastic pollution

By GCT projects intern Chakira Thomas-Gill Fighting plastic pollution with Deposit Return Schemes by Chakira Thomas-Gill Thousands of tonnes of…

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…

Uh oh… Galapagos giant tortoises may give invasive plant species a helping hand under climate change

One of the greatest threats to the native biodiversity in Galapagos is the ever increasing distribution and number of invasive…

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Raising awareness of Galapagos in the UK

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