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CAREERS & CONSULTATIONS
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OUR RESEARCH STATION
Learn about our history Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference Center
OUR WORK
Ocean
Discover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservation
Land
Explore our efforts to safeguard and restore the Galapagos Islands' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restoration
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Understand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restoration
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Make a lasting impact in Galapagos. Donate to support our mission and our work.
Donate Give monthly Adopt a species
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There are a number of other ways you or your organization can contribute to our work.
A Night of 65 House Parties: 31 July 2025 Houston Zoo event Leave a legacy gift Become a corporate donor Fundraise for Galapagos
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The impact you make in Galapagos is part of a larger footprint. Get involved today.
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Blog
Explore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
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When you travel to Galapagos, you become part of a global effort to protect these iconic islands.
About Galapagos Travel tips How to pack for Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions Galapagos National Park Rules

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Meet our team Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaint
CAREERS & CONSULTATIONS
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic Collaborations
OUR RESEARCH STATION
Learn about our history Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference Center
OUR WORK
Ocean
Discover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservation
Land
Explore our efforts to safeguard and restore the Galapagos Islands' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restoration
People
Understand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restoration
GET INVOLVED
Give
Make a lasting impact in Galapagos. Donate to support our mission and our work.
Donate Give monthly Adopt a species
Other ways to give
There are a number of other ways you or your organization can contribute to our work.
A Night of 65 House Parties: 31 July 2025 Houston Zoo event Leave a legacy gift Become a corporate donor Fundraise for Galapagos
Join our mission
The impact you make in Galapagos is part of a larger footprint. Get involved today.
Meet our donors Become a CDF Ambassador Become a volunteer Send a free e-card! Sign up to our newsletter
News
Impact stories
Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View more
Newsroom
The latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View more
Blog
Explore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
Travel
Visit Galapagos
When you travel to Galapagos, you become part of a global effort to protect these iconic islands.
About Galapagos Travel tips How to pack for Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions Galapagos National Park Rules

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Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Chelonoidis vicina (Günther, 1875)

Chelonoidis abingdonii (Günther, 1877)

Species Database Chelonoidis abingdonii (Günther, 1877)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Chelonoidis darwini (Van Denburgh, 1907)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Chelonoidis phantastica (Van Denburgh, 1914)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Chelonoidis becki (Rothschild, 1901)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Chelonoidis guntheri (Baur, 1889)

Chelonoidis microphyes (Günther, 1875)

Species Database Chelonoidis microphyes (Günther, 1875)

Chelonoidis porteri (Rothschild, 1903)

Species Database Chelonoidis porteri (Rothschild, 1903)

Chelonoidis ephippium (Günther, 1896)

Species Database Chelonoidis ephippium (Günther, 1896)

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Eragrostis pastoensis (Kunth) Trin.

Figure 1. Basalt rock from the Galapagos Islands. La Ratonera, Santa Cruz. Photo by: Byron Delgado M.

Galapagos: volcanoes within oceanic islands

Tortoises are not the only ones returning to Española

Daniela Vilema

Our Work

Since 1959, the Charles Darwin Foundation has been on the frontlines of scientific research and conservation action in the Galapagos Islands. Join us on our mission to safeguard one of our planet’s most important natural treasures Discover our research and conservation programs today.

Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF

Giant tortoise conservation

Giant tortoises are emblems of Galapagos. They are critical ecosystem engineers and they are also important for the local economy. Yet all 12 species of Galapagos Giant Tortoises are of conservation concern. Our work focuses on conserving these gentle giants through research and education.

The GV2050 Program nourishes not only plants!

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) Raven

Pterocladiella capillacea (S.G. Gmelin) Santelices & Hommersand

Species Database Pterocladiella capillacea (S.G. Gmelin) Santelices & Hommersand

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Hildenbrandia galapagensis Setchell & N.L. Gardner

Counting the birds, for the love of Galapagos!

Adopt a Species

You can support our research and conservation projects by adopting one of the Galapagos species.

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