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Changing Perceptions about Sharks in the Galapagos Islands
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Giant tortoise conservation

Giant tortoises are emblems of Galapagos. They are critical ecosystem engineers and they are also important for the local economy. Yet all 12 species of Galapagos Giant Tortoises are of conservation concern. Our work focuses on conserving these gentle giants through research and education.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb.
Bryan Perez
Climate crisis affects Galapagos small scale fisheries sector
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Passiflora ligularis Juss.
Charles Darwin Foundation issues Alert on Galapagos conservation status
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Origanum majorana L.
Codiaeum variegatum (L.) Rumph. ex A. Juss.
Species Database Codiaeum variegatum (L.) Rumph. ex A. Juss.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Canna × hybrida Rodigas
Porophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalum (DC.) R.R. Johnson
Species Database Porophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalum (DC.) R.R. Johnson
Euphorbia milii Des Moul.
Species Database Euphorbia milii Des Moul.
Marine mornings with 5th grade students of Oswaldo Guayasamín doing snorkeling at the Charles Darwin Research Station
Gap Year and Volunteering in Marine Projects in Galapagos
Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt’s Role in the Conservation of Galapagos
Annual Report 2019 - Charles Darwin Foundation
Psidium galapagaeum var. galapageium Hook. f.
Species Database Psidium galapageium var. galapageium Hook. f.
Arctocephalus galapagoensis Heller, 1904
Species Database Arctocephalus galapagoensis Heller, 1904
Daniela Vilema
Our Work

Since 1959, the Charles Darwin Foundation has been on the frontlines of scientific research and conservation action in the Galapagos Islands. Join us on our mission to safeguard one of our planet’s most important natural treasures Discover our research and conservation programs today.

Mara Speece/CDF
CDF’s 54th Assembly Showcases 2024 Impact and Governance Renewal
61 years later, our efforts continue in the Galapagos