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Conservation of Galapagos Marine birds

Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, waved albatross, and flamingos are among the most iconic birds in Galapagos. Yet, these sentinel species are all classified as threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List, and face continued risk of population decline.

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Travel tips for Galapagos

Planning your trip to the Galapagos Islands? Here are our top travel tips to help you prepare for an unforgettable and responsible journey to this unique destination.

Baccharis gnidiifolia Kunth
Species Database Baccharis gnidiifolia Kunth
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Lampropeltis micropholis Cope, 1860
Tortoises of Española island, Galapagos: The survivors
Opuntia megasperma var. mesophytica J. Lundh
Species Database Opuntia megasperma var. mesophytica J. Lundh
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cyclopecten exquisitus Grau, 1959
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus refluus (Papp, 2010)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus sulcifera (Papp, 2016)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus carinatus Provancher, 1881
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus johni Marsh, 1979
Joshua Vela
Dr. Linda Cayot leaves a legacy in Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Visit Galapagos

Travel to the Galapagos Islands and help protect these iconic places. Discover the Charles Darwin Foundation's essential travel tips for responsible tourism.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Palythoa mutuki (Haddon & Shackleton, 1891)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus turgoclarus (Papp, 2010)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus topali (Papp, 1999)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Oxysarcodexia aurata (Macquart, 1851)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Chelonus buscki (Viereck, 1912)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Palythoa tuberculosa (Esper, 1805)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Hydractinia apicata (Kramp, 1959)