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Landing on the Shark Ecology Project
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Species Database Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Persea americana Mill.
Species Database Persea americana Mill.
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Conservation of Galapagos Marine birds

Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, waved albatross, and flamingos are among the most iconic birds in Galapagos. Yet, these sentinel species are all classified as threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List, and face continued risk of population decline.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Thuidium recognitum (Hedw.) Lindb.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Breutelia tomentosa (Brid.) A. Jaeger
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Campylopus pilifer Brid.
Furcraea hexapetala (Jacq.) Urb.
Species Database Furcraea hexapetala (Jacq.) Urb.
CDF Celebrates its 50th General Assembly Meeting
Lantana camara L.
Species Database Lantana camara L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Plantago major L.
Brickellia diffusa (Vahl) A. Gray
Species Database Brickellia diffusa (Vahl) A. Gray
Ramalina polyforma Aptroot
Species Database Ramalina polyforma Aptroot
Crotophaga ani Linnaeus, 1758
Species Database Crotophaga ani Linnaeus, 1758
Charles Darwin Foundation Names New Executive Director
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Marchantia berteroana Lehm. & Lindenb.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Herbertus pensilis (Tayl.) Spruce
Elena Espín
Re-encountering Scalesia retroflexa at El Garrapatero

While kayaking along El Garrapatero Beach, a chance sighting led to the re-encounter of Scalesia retroflexa, one of Galápagos’ rarest plants. What began as a weekend outing became a pivotal moment for conservation. Discover how this unexpected find could reshape the future of an endangered species.

Dr. Gerard Wellington Marine Climate Change Project
Adult flightless cormorant nesting on Isabela Island.
Adopt a Flightless Cormorant