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CDF and WWF launch project to promote the conservation of sharks and rays in Ecuador

The Charles Darwin Foundation and WWF launch project "Habla Tiburón" to promote the conservation of sharks and rays and empower fishing communities in mainland and insular Ecuador

Rashid Cruz/CDF
Doña Pili's Legacy

26 Years of Commitment and Wisdom at the CDF

Mara Speece/CDF
The CDRS Library: The Most Complete on Galápagos

The G.T. Corley Smith Library at the Charles Darwin Foundation holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of publications on the Galápagos Islands. Its “Galápagos Collection” includes both scientific and grey literature, making it an invaluable resource for research and conservation. A digitization effort is underway to expand global access to this knowledge.

Joshua Vela
Monthly Giving

Join our Wild Club today! By scheduling a recurring monthly gift, you will increase your impact on Galapagos conservation.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
CDF Joins Floreana Ecological Restoration Project as Co-Executor

The Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) has joined the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project as a co-executor, alongside other key organizations. This project aims to restore Floreana Island's ecosystem by eradicating invasive species and reintroducing native animals. CDF will lead habitat restoration efforts and support species reintroductions and monitoring. The initiative focuses on holistic restoration, serving as a model for future conservation projects across the Galapagos and beyond.

Pelayo Salinas de León/CDF
Oceanic MPAs Harbor Highest Concentrations of Sharks

A groundbreaking study across seven marine protected areas in the Eastern Tropical Pacific reveals thriving shark and predator populations in remote island MPAs like Galapagos and Malpelo, while coastal reserves are severely depleted. Discover what this means for ocean protection, why it matters, and the urgent actions scientists recommend.

2025 Year End Campaign

Donate to the Charles Darwin Foundation today and help us protect the Galapagos Islands for generations to come. Your donation is essential in helping us protect this unique biodiversity hotspot and continue our critical work to preserve the natural wonders of the Galapagos.

Cedrela odorata L.
Species Database Cedrela odorata L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Opuntia echios Howell
Cuscuta acuta Engelm.
Species Database Cuscuta acuta Engelm.
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Exhibition Hall

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