Results
Ecological restoration requires a clear understanding of existing biodiversity. In 2022, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) and the Galápagos National Park Directorate conducted the first baseline study of invertebrate communities on Floreana Island. Over 15,000 specimens were collected from both agricultural areas and National Park land.
In Galápagos, three out of every four food items come from mainland Ecuador, opening the door to invasive species. Research by the Charles Darwin Foundation shows that active farms, sustainable small-scale fisheries and restaurants that buy local reduce this dependence, protect unique biodiversity and strengthen the archipelago’s long-term sustainability.
Explore the first Atlas of Native and Invasives Species of the Galapagos Islands.
