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The Galapagos archipelago has been described as one of the most unique, scientifically important, and biologically outstanding areas on earth (UNESCO 2001). Many travelers describe their time in the islands as a life-changing experience. This section of our website will introduce many aspects of life in Galapagos, from a bit about its history, to the people who live there, to the unique animals you’ll find across the islands.
When the Charles Darwin Foundation was created in 1959, the human population in Galapagos was minimal. Tourism was essentially non-existent; fishing was at subsistence levels only; the agricultural community was small; and the Research Station was being built, board by board, by young scientists and local residents.
Fifty years later, that landscape has changed dramatically and, to continue our work to preserve the archipelago, Galapagos Conservancy has changed, too.
We remain committed to the biological research that is still needed in Galapagos and which has been at the core of the work of the Charles Darwin Foundation, our primary partner, for the last five decades. But today, Galapagos Conservancy supports a much broader research agenda, designed to ensure that decision makers have the insight, data, and context in which to make critical public policy decisions, as well as a wide range of sophisticated conservation and management programs on the ground.
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Latest News
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Breaking: 53 Non-Native Marine Species Identified in Galapagos
03.28.19 March 28, 2019 A new study published in Aquatic Invasions reported that 53... More >
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New Hammerhead Shark Breeding Area Discovered in Galapagos
03.08.19 March 8, 2019 A new breeding area for scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna... More >
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155 Captive-Reared Tortoises Released on Santa Fe Island
02.28.19 February 28, 2019 A group of 155 juvenile Espa ola tortoises (Chelonoidis... More >
Latest Blog Posts
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The Measure of a Penguin
By Caroline Cappello, Godfrey Merlen, Dee Boersma When discussing our research... More >
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Marine Invasive Species: A Galapagos Conservation Challenge
By Wilson I iguez (Research Assistant) and Rosita Calderon (Laboratory Assistant)... More >
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A Tortoise Bone from the California Gold Rush
A Tortoise Bone from the California Gold Rush, and its Link to Long-Term Tortoise... More >
