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The Charles Darwin Foundation donates ventilators to Hospital in Galapagos

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Species Database Ophiocomella alexandri (Lyman, 1860)

Equipo de la FCD junto con el grupo del Frente Insular preparando los kits alimenticios para la isla Santa Cruz.

Japanese institutions donate food to Galapagos

Archivo CDF

The Blue Galapagos Octopus

Microeledone galapagensis, a tiny blue octopus discovered 1,770 meters beneath the waters of Galápagos, highlights how much remains unknown about the deep sea. Its identification as a new species was made possible by years of preservation in the Charles Darwin Foundation’s marine collections, underscoring their importance for scientific research.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF

Timekeepers: Lessons from Giant Tortoises

What can giant tortoises teach us about health, science, and hope?
Follow researcher Gislayne Mendoza from her roots in San Cristóbal to the rugged landscapes of Galapagos. Her story unveils surprising virus discoveries, the power of local science, and why protecting these ancient creatures means protecting the delicate balance between wildlife, people, and planet.