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Species Database Coryssocnemis sp. nov. 1
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Species Database Hygronemobius sp. nov. 2
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The Blue Galapagos Octopus

Microeledone galapagensis, a tiny blue octopus discovered 1,770 meters beneath the waters of Galápagos, highlights how much remains unknown about the deep sea. Its identification as a new species was made possible by years of preservation in the Charles Darwin Foundation’s marine collections, underscoring their importance for scientific research.

Alma Suarez CDF
The Origins of Environmental Education in Galapagos

In 1966, a course at the Charles Darwin Research Station marked the beginning of environmental education in Galápagos. Teachers learned to use the natural environment as a teaching tool, linking conservation and community. This experience laid the foundation for context-based education that remains essential to protect the islands’ unique ecosystems.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF