Perhaps you want to relive the memories of your Galapagos adventure? Or maybe you want a sneak-preview of the sites and activities you’re planning to experience on your upcoming trip to Galapagos? Our Island-by-Island guide is the best resource for providing a wealth of information about each of the 13 major islands and 7 smaller islands that make up the Galapagos archipelago. Click on an island name from the list to the right of the map above and learn about its unique history, potential visitors sites, current conservation challenges and more!

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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 >
New Hammerhead Shark Breeding Area Discovered in Galapagos

03.08.19 March 8, 2019 A new breeding area for scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna... More >
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 >

The Measure of a Penguin

By Caroline Cappello, Godfrey Merlen, Dee Boersma When discussing our research... More >
Marine Invasive Species: A Galapagos Conservation Challenge

By Wilson I iguez (Research Assistant) and Rosita Calderon (Laboratory Assistant)... More >
A Tortoise Bone from the California Gold Rush

A Tortoise Bone from the California Gold Rush, and its Link to Long-Term Tortoise... More >