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…
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Blog: Galapagos
Science to Solutions plastics workshop
By GCT's Andy Donnelly Over the course of 25 years working on science partnership programmes, I have never seen an…
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Plastic-free Galapagos – Updates from our project partner Grupo Eco Cultural Organizado (GECO)
Our project partners, Grupo Eco Cultural Organizado (GECO), play a key role in the Plastic-free Galapagos programme. They deliver outreach…
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Government Council of Galapagos to phase out single-use plastics on the Islands
According to scientists, Galapagos is best placed of anywhere in the world to show how a marine reserve can tackle…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Investigating plastics in Galapagos – macroplastics
Nick and Mollie, two graduate volunteers, are currently undertaking initial research into plastics around the Galapagos Islands with support from,…
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