How to control a parasite
by Charlotte Causton As we made preparations for fieldwork in 2020, the weather was our biggest concern. Little did we…
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Blog: Invasive species
Underwater invaders
By Jessica Howard. Galapagos is leading the charge in marine biosecurity, with one of the most stringent programmes in the world. But, with increasing challenges facing the endemic species of Galapagos, is the ecological door open for marine invasive species to move in?
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Invasive Marine Species in Galapagos Islands
Marine invasive species are a threat to biodiversity, human health, and economic activity. The Marine Debris project monitors these organisms and the plastic on which they arrive.
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Most successful breeding season yet for Saving the Little Vermilion Flycatcher project!
Incredibly exciting news came during the COVID-19 lockdown in Galapagos - six little vermilion flycatcher chicks successfully fledged their nests on Santa Cruz as part of our Saving the Little Vermilion Flycatcher project.
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Invasive species in Galapagos
An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native.
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Darwin’s Land Birds Appeal – Blog Series – Part 1
By Ben Stockwell Welcome to the first blog in our Darwin’s Land Bird Appeal series, which focuses on the brightly…
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Exeter University Field Trip – Diary Blog Part 4
Guest blog by Alix Zelly Whilst in Galapagos it was important for us to not simply visit, but to get…
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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…
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Invasive Species in Galapagos
Guest blog by GCT volunteer- Camilla Oxley An invasive species is any living organism that is not native to an…
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