- Charles Darwin Foundation

Results

Researching the secret life of the tortoises

Marine mornings with 5th grade students of Oswaldo Guayasamín doing snorkeling at the Charles Darwin Research Station

Gap Year and Volunteering in Marine Projects in Galapagos

Chelonoidis porteri es la especie más abundante de tortugas gigantes de la Isla Santa Cruz. Posee una población aproximada de alrededor de 6000 a 10000 individuos distribuidos en diversos ecosistemas hacia el sudoste de la isla

Galapagos Giant Tortoises: A journey through their shells

Archivo Margarita Masaquiza

The Indigenous Community That Helped Build Galapagos

Salasacas de Galápagos tells the overlooked story of an Indigenous community that helped shape Santa Cruz. Drawing on historical research and personal testimonies, the book explores migration, discrimination, community organization, and cultural reaffirmation, revealing how the Salasaca people preserved their identity while contributing to the development of the Galapagos Islands.

Arno Cimadom

The Scalesia forest, a hotspot for insect species unique in the world

The Scalesia forest on Santa Cruz Island hosts 150 endemic insect species, representing 21% of those recorded in Galápagos within six studied groups. The research highlights their ecological importance and warns about threats from habitat loss and invasive species, reinforcing the urgent need for restoration and long-term conservation efforts.