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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Heteropsylla cubana Crawford, 1914
“Harvesting Water” on Isabela Island, Galápagos
Shark-ambassadors lead microplastic cleanup with the European Union
Remembering Lonesome George: Lessons from a Vanishing Species
Marine World Exhibit Opens in Celebration of World Oceans Day in Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ramalina puiggarii Müll. Arg.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Aphelolpium cayanum Muchmore, 1979
Following in Darwin’s footsteps – endemic species rediscovered in Galapagos
Tradescantia fluminensis Vell.
Species Database Tradescantia fluminensis Vell.
Paúl Mayorga-CDF
Urban and rural restoration

While a mere 3% of the Galapagos Islands are home to people, our presence in this small fraction of the archipelago has put the native vegetation at risk. Our restoration program in urban and rural areas engages the local community in conservation and restoration efforts to secure the long-term health of these unique ecosystems.

Time images, 1977 and 1993
Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout, 1769
Species Database Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout, 1769
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Vachellia rorudiana (Christoph.) Seigler y Ebinger
Philornis downsi, an invasive fly.
Following the trail of a natural enemy

Scientists in Galápagos are tracing the origin of the invasive avian vampire fly to find a safe, long-term solution. This story follows a decade-long scientific journey into biological control—where patience, precaution, and nature itself may offer new hope for endemic birds on the brink.

Investigation about Subtidal Monitoring of Non-native Species Begins in the Cocos Island National Park
CDF presents its Strategic Plan and 2021 Impact Report
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
Brassica napus L.
Species Database Brassica napus L.
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Willd.) Spreng.
Species Database Cochlospermum vitifolium (Willd.) Spreng.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Radlk.