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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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.

Einar Klum/ CDF
Santa Cruz Population of Galápagos Little Vermilion Flycatcher Records Best Breeding Season Yet

After more than a decade of conservation work, researchers have documented 56 fledglings so far in 2026 — with more nests still active

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Sapintus sp. nov.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Ramalina polyforma Aptroot
Species Database Ramalina polyforma Aptroot
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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
Carlos Espinosa/CDF