Galapagos Conservancy is pleased to share our NEW and IMPROVED website with you.
We appreciate your patience as we transition and your feedback is always welcome!
Galapagos Conservancy aims to help you plan the best "green" trip to Galapagos. Visit our TRAVEL section for tips and travel resources from those who know what best for Galapagos.
The Galapagos Marine Reserve is truly a living laboratory. Its unique combination of ocean currents allow seemingly contrary life forms to exist together -- coral reefs and penguins, fur seals and hammerhead sharks.
Blue-footed Booby by Richard Renn of Albuquerque, NM (GC's 2009 Annual Photo Contest Winner)
A Giant Tortoise munches on grasses. Photo by Kathy Reeves.
Sally Lightfoot Crab by GC Member Carl Dyke
A gaggle of Marine Iguanas. Photo by GC Member Melissa Cruz.
Humpback Whale in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Photo by GC Member JoAnne Rosen.
Photo Contest Open!
Submit your photos for a chance to be featured in the 2013 Calendar!
Floreana Tortoises Found
Scientists report pure Floreana tortoises may still exist on Wolf Volcano
Galapagos Conservancy members play an important role in ensuring the lasting protection of the Galapagos Islands. Whether you have returned from a visit to Galapagos, are planning a trip, or are simply drawn by the scientific importance or natural beauty of the archipelago, we hope you will join us in our work. >
Browse the GC gift shop. All proceeds from your purchases support the important marine and terrestrial conservation programs taking place in the Galapagos Islands. >
Experts search for solutions to control the invasive avian parasite, Philornis downsi, on the Galapagos Islands Specialists from Ecuador, USA, France, Spain, Australia, Trinidad, Austria, and Argentina... >