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Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.
Species Database Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L.
Hope on Plaza Sur

After nearly 70 years, the Opuntia echios cactus is naturally regenerating on Plaza Sur. This milestone marks a triumph for the Galápagos Verde 2050 program’s decade-long restoration efforts. Discover how science, teamwork, and innovation are helping revive a fragile island ecosystem—one cactus at a time. Read the full story.

Galapagos themed exhibition now open at the IWC Museum
Elena Espín
Re-encountering Scalesia retroflexa at El Garrapatero

While kayaking along El Garrapatero Beach, a chance sighting led to the re-encounter of Scalesia retroflexa, one of Galápagos’ rarest plants. What began as a weekend outing became a pivotal moment for conservation. Discover how this unexpected find could reshape the future of an endangered species.

Euphorbia nummularia Hook.f.
Species Database Euphorbia nummularia Hook.f.
Joshua Vela Fonseca
Lecocarpus species re-discovered on Española Island
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Drillia macleani J. K. Tucker, 1992
Recent monitoring of the endangered Little Vermilion Flycatcher shows encouraging results
The World that Darwin Never Saw
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Malachra alceifolia Jacq.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Lophoturus drifti (Condè & Terver, 1964)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Rhinotus purpureus (Pocock, 1894)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Prosopodesmus jacobsoni Silvestri, 1910
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cylindrodesmus hirsutus Pocock, 1889
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Agenodesmus nullus Shear & Peck, 1987
Time images, 1977 and 1993
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Nesodesmus insulanus Chamberlin, 1914
Northern Galápagos Islands Home to World’s Largest Shark Biomass
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Hexadesmus latridens (Loomis, 1933)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Herissantia crispa (L.) Brizicky