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Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Escaneo 3D del espécimen VCCDRS-2426
Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Escaneo 3D del espécimen VCCDRS-2424
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pleopeltis tridens J.Sm.
Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Escaneo 3D del espécimen VCCDRS-955
Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Escaneo 3D del espécimen VCCDRS-995
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
The Endemic Galapagos Penguin: Be Part of Its Conservation

Meet the charming Galapagos penguin—the only wild penguin north of the equator and one of the most endangered. Discover how science, conservation, and your support through symbolic adoption can help protect this unique species. Click to learn how you can make a real difference for penguins and the planet.

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.

Joshua Vela
Sea turtle conservation

Important feeding and nesting sites for the endangered East Pacific green turtle in Galapagos are increasingly threatened by tourism, marine traffic and climate change. Our research is helping to identify the key areas where sea turtles are most vulnerable, and to develop solutions to protect them in the long term.

Carlos Espinosa
Holistic Ecological Restoration of Floreana

Floreana Island, heavily impacted by introduced species and biodiversity loss, now hosts one of Galápagos’ most ambitious restoration efforts. With a small community and 54 species still threatened, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project aims to recover the island’s ecological balance through the removal of invasive species and the return of native wildlife.

INPUTS FOR TOURISM MANAGEMENT IN GALÁPAGOS 2025

Galápagos faces increasing tourism pressures that threaten its unique ecosystems. This report reviews seven international case studies to identify effective visitor-management tools—such as quotas, zoning, monitoring, and community engagement—and evaluates their relevance for Galápagos.

Date:
2025
Language:
English
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Eden vs. Reality: The True Story of Floreana’s Ecological Drama

Floreana Island’s past is a gripping tale of utopian dreams undone by invasive species that devastated its wildlife and community. Today, its residents are leading one of the world’s most ambitious restoration efforts—reviving ecosystems, returning lost species, and reshaping their future. Discover the real drama behind Eden and Floreana’s remarkable comeback.

Andrés Cruz-CDF
CDF participates in the 12th annual meeting of the SPRFMO Commission in Manta

A scientific delegation from the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands participated in the 12th annual meeting of the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization (SPRFMO), which took place in Manta, Ecuador, between 29 January – 2 February 2024.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Andres Cruz
CDF Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are passionate advocates that volunteer their time to enact lasting change for Galapagos and the world. Like us, they are united in their vision that if we can protect Galapagos, we can impact the world – inspiring others around the world to protect our planet’s fragile biodiversity, and ultimately protect our home. They do so by raising awareness and rallying support for our mission, while tailoring their involvement to their unique passions and skillsets.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF