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At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
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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 conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' 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 restorationUnderstand 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
Make a donation today to support our mission.
Learn more Donate to our Year-End campaignDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
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Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
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Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
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At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our history
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 conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' 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 restorationUnderstand 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
Make a donation today to support our mission.
Learn more Donate to our Year-End campaignDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn more
Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our history
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 conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' 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 restorationUnderstand 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
Make a donation today to support our mission.
Learn more Donate to our Year-End campaignDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn more
Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
The Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station are the largest and oldest science and conservation organization in Galapagos, generating groundbreaking discoveries and effective conservation focused on protecting the unique biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands.
Recognizing the need to protect the fragile ecosystem of Galapagos, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) was established in 1959 by a group of passionate scientists, researchers and conservationists as an international non-profit organization.
Created alongside the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), CDF was founded under the auspices of UNESCO and IUCN to provide the highest quality scientific research, technical advice, and practical expertise on conserving and protecting the archipelago.
We have since acted as the GNPD’s primary partner and the source of key research and capacity-building to direct the Park’s conservation efforts for the sustainable development of Galapagos and its local community.
The Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) is the scientific research campus of CDF, the largest and oldest science and conservation organization in Galapagos.
For over 60 years, CDRS has generated groundbreaking discoveries and effective conservation actions focused on protecting the unique biodiversity of the archipelago.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of our scientific and conservation work. Our exhibition hall is free and open year-round.
Our facilities feature offices and labs, a state-of-the-art conference hall, scientist lodging and Natural History Collections.
We are the custodians of one of the world’s largest Galapagos Natural History Collections with more than 135,000 specimens.
The impact you make on this small ecosystem of enormous biodiversity is part of a larger footprint you are leaving for the world's future. Join us on our mission to safeguard one of our planet’s most important natural treasures through science and conservation action by making a donation today. Thank you for making an impact with us.