Celebrating seven years of the Galapagos Biodiversity and Education for Sustainability Fund

The world conservation movement and the Galapagos Islands lost a passionate supporter, pioneering conservationist, mentor and friend with the death of Dr. Craig George MacFarland in April 2025.

Former Ecuadorian President Rodrigo Borja played a pivotal role in strengthening the institutional foundations of conservation in Galápagos. As an Honorary Member of the CDF, he supported science-based stewardship through key agreements, governance frameworks, and lasting commitments that continue to shape conservation efforts today.

Explore how your company can make a meaningful difference in one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders – the Galapagos Archipelago

In 1969, during relentless rains on Santa Fe Island, scientist Tjitte de Vries discovered a small, well-preserved tortoise skull. Taken to the Charles Darwin Research Station, the find intrigued researchers, who believed it might belong to the island’s long-extinct giant tortoise.

In the remote northern islands of Darwin and Wolf, science reveals a dramatic seasonal pulse beneath the waves. A new Charles Darwin Foundation study shows fish biomass triples in the cold season—driven by migrating scalloped hammerhead sharks. Discover how ocean currents shape one of Earth’s richest marine refuges.