Scientists in Galápagos have recorded the most successful breeding season ever for the critically endangered Mangrove Finch, one of the world’s rarest birds. Discover how years of conservation work, innovative nest-protection strategies, and collaboration are offering new hope for this species’ survival in the remote mangrove forests of Isabela Island.

Savanna Barry, a collaborating scientist joined the Charles Darwin Foundation to study invasive frogs, restore endangered Scalesia forests, and dive into coral reef research. From field transects to fish dissections, these field notes reveal the science, mentorship, and conservation challenges shaping the future of the Galápagos.

The Deep Ocean Alliance brings together institutions from Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador to strengthen deep-ocean science and marine conservation in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Through scientific expeditions, regional collaboration, and technological innovation, the Alliance is improving understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and supporting evidence-based protection of interconnected marine ecosystems.