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Species Database Verbena glabrata Kunth
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.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Lenyn Betancourt-Cargua/CDF
Living Shadows: Galápagos Wildlife in Subdued Colors

Discover how Galápagos insects mastered survival through camouflage and subtlety. Living Shadows explores the evolution of creatures that blend into volcanic landscapes instead of standing out. In a harsh environment, darkness is power. This story reveals a quiet yet brilliant tale of adaptation, strategy, and resilience in the heart of the archipelago.

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.

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.