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Invasive Marine Species—A Growing Threat in the Galápagos

Experts have recently confirmed that the number of invasive marine species impacting the Galápagos is 10 times higher than previous estimates. Galápagos has long been known not only for its breathtaking biodiversity but for Darwin’s Finches the inspiration for the theory of evolution. The world-renowned archipelago has received increased attention over the years due to […]

Written by on April 26, 2019

Living Permanently in the Galápagos

Gloria Salvador, Island Conservation Floreana Project Facilitator, shares with National Geographic how the daily life of a Galápagos resident is a balance between two worlds. Since I was little, I understood that being from the Galápagos was a unique privilege. Famous for its iconic flora and fauna that inspired Charles Darwin to conceive the theory of evolution, this place […]

Written by on May 9, 2017