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Carlos Espinosa
Holistic Ecological Restoration of Floreana

Floreana Island, heavily impacted by introduced species and biodiversity loss, now hosts one of Galápagos’ most ambitious restoration efforts. With a small community and 54 species still threatened, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project aims to recover the island’s ecological balance through the removal of invasive species and the return of native wildlife.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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.

Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Landbird conservation

It is estimated that 20% of the populations of small landbirds found on the Galapagos Islands are declining or have gone locally extinct. Our scientists work to ensure the long-term conservation of small Galapagos landbird populations for the health of the islands’ ecosystems at large.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ardea alba Linnaeus, 1758