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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Lyngbya adherens Setchell & N.L. Gardner
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Clytia linearis (Thorneley, 1900)
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.

Rashid Cruz-CDF
Research Data Repository Portafolio de Emprendimientos del Sistema de Alimentos del Mar de Galápagos
Noticias de Galápagos Vol. 14
Date:
1969
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Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Acar gradata (Broderip & G. B. Sowerby I, 1829)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Diodora inaequalis (G. B. Sowerby I, 1835)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Isognomon recognitus (Mabille, 1895)
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Arene ferruginosa J. H. McLean, 1970
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Aristida repens Trin.
Crotalaria pumila Ortega
Species Database Crotalaria pumila Ortega
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Arcopsis solida (G. B. Sowerby I, 1833)
Juan Manuel García/CDF
Mangrove ecology and climate change

Mangroves in Galapagos provide important habitat for endemic and threatened species, offer essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, and support the well-being of local communities through tourism and fisheries. Despite their importance and pristine condition, these mangrove ecosystems and their potential for climate mitigation remain understudied.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Coryne repens Fraser, 1938
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Terebra litorea Dall & Ochsner, 1928
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Nerita funiculata Menke, 1850
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Lantana peduncularis Andersson
Parkinsonia aculeata L.
Species Database Parkinsonia aculeata L.
Capraria biflora L.
Species Database Capraria biflora L.
Tournefortia pubescens Hook. f.
Species Database Tournefortia pubescens Hook. f.