Conservation
The Galapagos Islands, the inspiration behind Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, are in the midst of environmental stress as climate change continues to threaten fragile island ecosystems.
Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands, famed for the adaptive wonders of its unique species, had humble beginnings with just 15 original species evolving to make the islands their home after volcanic eruptions.
Galapagos Islands
When asked what my favorite part of the Galapagos Islands is, I never know quite where to begin, as the surreal landscapes and friendly wildlife are all so incredible that I often feel like I’m walking through a real-life picture book. I’ll just begin with the incredible birds of the Galapagos.
Conservation
Can you imagine being the last of your species? Or how about meeting the last individual of another species, knowing that yours has sentenced them to extinction?
Galapagos Islands
If there is one animal that has come to symbolize the Galapagos Islands, it is the giant tortoise. You’ll find its likeness in the logos of the Galapagos National Park, the Charles Darwin Foundation, and the Galapagos Conservancy.
Conservation
Last week, we featured a story about the financial crisis that the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) is facing and urged our readers to support a fundraising campaign that is being spearheaded by the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA).
Conservation
Late last week we learned that the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS), which is operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation, may close permanently by the end of the year due to a financial shortfall and an ongoing feud with the municipality of Puerto Ayora, where it is located.
Galapagos Islands
Try to picture Charles Darwin. What do you see? If you’re like most people you’re probably envisioning a black and white image of a serious looking and somewhat portly older gentleman with an unruly long white beard. If you’re like me, you might even be picturing Karl Marx by mistake.
Conservation
Recently, we had the chance to catch up with Swen Lorenz, the Executive Director of the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF), which operates the Charles Darwin Research Station on the island of Santa Cruz, about his organization’s work, why the Galapagos Islands matter, and what it’s like living in paradise.
Videos
Curiosity can lead to wondrous things, as every scientist knows. And it certainly did recently for Dr. Howard Falcon-Lang at the British Geological Survey. Poking around in a dusty corner in the survey’s archives, Falcon-Lang happened to come across an old cabinet.
