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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Lenyn Betancourt-Cargua/CDF
Living Shadows: Galápagos Wildlife in Subdued Colors

Discover how Galápagos insects mastered survival through camouflage and subtlety. Living Shadows explores the evolution of creatures that blend into volcanic landscapes instead of standing out. In a harsh environment, darkness is power. This story reveals a quiet yet brilliant tale of adaptation, strategy, and resilience in the heart of the archipelago.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Sticta beauvoisii Delise
Roberto Ochoa
Ushering in a New Chapter for Ocean Governance: Ratification of the BBNJ Agreement

Ushering in a new chapter for ocean governance ratification of the BBNJ agreement.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Maria Igual
Using Nature to Bring Back Nature

The Galápagos Islands face a growing threat from invasive species that endanger native biodiversity. Classical biological control, using natural enemies to regulate these species, offers a sustainable and safe way to restore ecological balance and protect this unique ecosystem.

Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Eden vs. Reality: The True Story of Floreana’s Ecological Drama

Floreana Island’s past is a gripping tale of utopian dreams undone by invasive species that devastated its wildlife and community. Today, its residents are leading one of the world’s most ambitious restoration efforts—reviving ecosystems, returning lost species, and reshaping their future. Discover the real drama behind Eden and Floreana’s remarkable comeback.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Billy Bensted-Smith/CDF
Regulating the international shark trade on the Silk Road

For the first time, international trade of a commercially important shark was banned, and protections expanded to 70+ shark & ray species.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF