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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.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Maria Igual
Using Nature to Bring Back Nature

The Galápagos Islands face a growing threat from invasive species that endanger native biodiversity. Classical biological control, using natural enemies to regulate these species, offers a sustainable and safe way to restore ecological balance and protect this unique ecosystem.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
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
WWF
Healthy Populations of Sharks and Rays, Thriving Communities: The Habla Tiburón Approach

Habla Tiburón is a project that aims to improve the long-term health of shark and ray populations in Ecuadorian waters while empowering fishing communities.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cercospora apii Fresen.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Bryum argenteum Hedw.