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.

Scalesia plants in Galápagos illustrate adaptive radiation through variations in height, leaf size, and structure across environments. While these traits reflect their ability to adjust, rapid environmental changes may exceed their adaptive limits. Research identifies how these species respond, supporting monitoring and conservation efforts to protect vulnerable plant populations.

The deep ocean of the Eastern Tropical Pacific hosts unique ecosystems, including seamounts, deep reefs, and abyssal habitats. These environments support remarkable biodiversity, regulate climate, and connect migratory species. Scientific research is essential to discover new species, understand ecological processes, and strengthen conservation against growing environmental threats.

Galápagos green sea turtles play a vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. At Quinta Playa, scientists monitor their nesting activity to better understand the impacts of climate change. This research provides critical information to protect one of the most important green turtle nesting populations in the Eastern Pacific.

Galápagos sharks do not all behave the same. Hammerheads form large schools, whitetip reef sharks rest on reefs, tiger sharks repeatedly return to key feeding areas, and whale sharks undertake long migrations. Understanding these different behaviors helps protect critical habitats, migration routes, and supports more effective conservation strategies for each species.

Tiny and often overlooked, Galapagos beetles sustain ecosystems: they decompose organic matter, recycle nutrients, pollinate and feed birds and reptiles. Entomologist María Sol Herrera uses photography to reveal their hidden beauty. Conserving the Scalesia pedunculata forest protects their diversity, because once we truly know something, it no longer remains invisible.

Find our the latest ecological restoration milestones of CDF's Galapagos Verde 2050 team in Floreana Island and how it is contributig to...

Explore the first Atlas of Native and Invasives Species of the Galapagos Islands.

Imagine being able to peek into the past and witness how the underwater world of Galapagos has changed over time. Now you can, thansk to more than 20 years of biodiversity data collected by Charles Darwin Foundation scientists made available online.

By adopting a Galapagos giant tortoise, you will contribute to our research and outreach activities related to various tortoise species. The Galapagos tortoises have become threatened largely due to habitat change and fragmentation, climate change, diseases, and introduced species. The Charles Darwin Foundation leads a multi-institutional project that aims to determine movement behavior, assess health, and describe the ecological role of tortoises in the Galapagos ecosystems.