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Wolf volcano erupts on Isabela Island

Wolf volcano erupts on Isabela Island

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
CDF joins the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge

The CDF joins the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge to Implement Community-Based Monitoring and Safeguard Island Ecosystems

Glyphis cicatricosa Ach.
Species Database Glyphis cicatricosa Ach.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Pelayo Salinas de León/CDF
Study Highlights High Vulnerability of ETP Sharks, Rays & Chimeras to Climate Change

A recent study published in the prestigious scientific journal Global Change Biology reveals that nearly a quarter of chondrichthyan species (cartilaginous fish including sharks, rays, and chimeras) in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) are highly vulnerable to climate change.

Esteban Barrera
Sustainable Fisheries

The artisanal fishing sector is vital to the Galapagos Islands, but it is facing increasing challenges such as climate change, unfair value chains, and over-exploitation. Our program seeks to create a more prosperous, autonomous, and fair seafood system that is respectful of the natural environment, and fosters resilience against environmental, socio-economic, and climate change.

Andres Cruz
CDF Manifesto UNOC3

From the Galapagos, the Charles Darwin Foundation issues a science-driven manifesto to UNOC 3 delegates, pressing for robust global policies that conserve marine biodiversity, stop IUU fishing, enforce sustainable tourism, and spark regenerative blue economies that secure ocean health and human prosperity.

Scalesia affinis Hook. f.
Species Database Scalesia affinis Hook. f.
Juan Manuel García/CDF
Economic and Environmental Value of Galápagos Waters

Discover how Galápagos waters fuel Ecuador’s economy and fight climate change. A groundbreaking study by CDF and partners reveals the immense value of marine ecosystems—from carbon-storing mangroves to booming tourism and fishing industries. Learn why protecting these waters is essential for sustainable development and global conservation efforts.

12 Little Vermilion Flycatcher chicks fledge the nest

12 Little Vermilion Flycatcher chicks fledge the nest, in most successful nesting season yet in Santa Cruz Island