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Join us on a historic deep-sea expedition: March 28 - April 22, 2023

Join us on a historic deep-sea expedition inside the Galápagos Marine Reserve onboard the Atlantis & the research submarine Alvin: March 28 - April 22, 2023

Antibiotic resistance in Galapagos Giant Tortoises
Andrea Coloma
A dance of feathers: actions against avian influenza in Galapagos
From Ogasawara to Galapagos: miles apart, yet so close
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Blapstinus lugubris (Boheman, 1858)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Scaevola plumieri (L.) Vahl
Monitoring Penguins and Cormorants in the West of the Galapagos
Avipoxvirus canarypox virus
Species Database Avipoxvirus canarypox virus
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Laurencia ligulata E.Y. Dawson
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Engina pyrostoma (G. B. Sowerby I, 1832)
Philornis downsi, an invasive fly.
Following the trail of a natural enemy

Scientists in Galápagos are tracing the origin of the invasive avian vampire fly to find a safe, long-term solution. This story follows a decade-long scientific journey into biological control—where patience, precaution, and nature itself may offer new hope for endemic birds on the brink.

Exploring the intersection of marine conservation and small-scale fisheries
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pacifigorgia dampieri Williams & Breedy, 2004
Exploring the “Bajos” or Shallow Seamounts of the Galapagos Marine Reserve
Santa Cruz community attends CDF's 2021 Open House
Felipe Cruz Scholarship contributes to the training of park rangers in Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Russellaspis pustulans (Cockerell, 1892)
Our scientists welcome the German government’s support to fight invasive species in the Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Neotiara gausapata (Reeve, 1845)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Pacifigorgia symbiotica Williams & Breedy, 2004