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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Blog: Galapagos
Investigating plastics in Galapagos – introduction and microplastics
By volunteer Nick Dunn Nick and Mollie, volunteers from the Galapagos Science Centre, are working closely with GCT by laying the ground…
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The Perils of Plastic Part 1
Guest blog by GCT volunteer, Beth Byrne Human dependency on plastics over the past 70 years has increased catastrophically. Quite…
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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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First ever wild whale shark ultrasound in Galapagos: is there a baby on board?
Thanks to recent ground breaking science on the whale shark population in Galapagos, much more light is being shed on…
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Sharks of the Galapagos Islands
By work experience volunteer Louisa Clogston The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most unique and biodiverse marine…
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Symbiotic relationships in Galapagos
The natural world is full of creatures that rely on each other for survival, as well as an easier life.…
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A month in Galapagos – overseeing GCT’s varied projects!
Projects manager Jen Jones writes about her month spent in Galapagos, overseeing GCT’s varied projects. As projects manager for Galapagos…
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Visiting the Natural History Museum with Matthew James: Collecting Evolution
Matthew James is an author, professor at Sonoma University in California and undoubtedly, a Galapagos enthusiast. Two members of staff,…
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