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Species Database Citrus medica L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Smeringopus pallidus Blackwall, 1858
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Sertularella ampullacea Fraser, 1938
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Ramalina fragilis Aptroot & Bungartz
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Prognathodes carlhubbsi Nalbant, 1995
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Semele sowerbyi Tryon, 1869
Graphis intricata Fée
Species Database Graphis intricata Fée
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Tegula snodgrassi (Pilsbry & Vanatta, 1902)
New framework aims to better protect World Heritage Sites from invasive species
Juan Manuel Garcia-CDF
Our campus

Inaugurated in 1964 as a base for scientists conducting their research on Galapagos, the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island welcomes all visitors to discover how our scientific research and conservation actions ensure we safeguard one of the world’s most important natural treasures for future generations.

Reducing the Threat of a Parasitic Fly on Galapagos Landbirds
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Fregetta grallaria Vieillot, 1818
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pterodroma leucoptera Gould, 1844
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Microlophus barringtonensis (Baur, 1892)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Vireo olivaceus Linnaeus, 1766
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Passerina cyanea Linnaeus, 1766
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Progne tapera Linnaeus, 1766
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pseudalsophis thomasi Zaher et al., 2018
Cuscuta acuta Engelm.
Species Database Cuscuta acuta Engelm.
Juan Manuel García/CDF
Mangrove ecology and climate change

Mangroves in Galapagos provide important habitat for endemic and threatened species, offer essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, and support the well-being of local communities through tourism and fisheries. Despite their importance and pristine condition, these mangrove ecosystems and their potential for climate mitigation remain understudied.