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Merremia umbellata (L.) Hallier f.
Species Database Merremia umbellata (L.) Hallier f.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Delilia biflora (L.) Kuntze
Porophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalum (DC.) R.R. Johnson
Species Database Porophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalum (DC.) R.R. Johnson
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Mollugo flavescens Andersson
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Neptunia plena (L.) Benth.
Pelayo Salinas de León/CDF
Silky Shark Tagging Study Reveals Gaps in Marine Protected Areas

Satellite tagging reveals that silky sharks spend nearly half their time outside Eastern Tropical Pacific marine reserves, exposing them to intense industrial fishing. Tracking 40 sharks from Galápagos, researchers uncover critical gaps in MPA networks and call for expanded protections to better safeguard this vulnerable, wide-ranging species in the region.

Cardiospermum galapageium Rob. & Greenm.
Species Database Cardiospermum galapageium Rob. & Greenm.
Crotalaria pumila Ortega
Species Database Crotalaria pumila Ortega
Euphorbia nummularia Hook.f.
Species Database Euphorbia nummularia Hook.f.
Acalypha parvula var. parvula Hook. f.
Species Database Acalypha parvula var. parvula Hook. f.
Acalypha parvula Hook. f.
Species Database Acalypha parvula Hook. f.
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Yolanda Kakabadse appointed President of the Board of the Charles Darwin Foundation
Unique Encounters at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Galapagos
Alternanthera echinocephala (Hook. f.) Christoph.
Species Database Alternanthera echinocephala (Hook. f.) Christoph.
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.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Plumbago zeylanica L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Peperomia petiolata Hook. f.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Octoblepharum albidum Hedw.
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Charles Darwin Foundation
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Tephrosia cinerea (L.) Pers.