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Jointly led UNC and USFQ research team receives $1m grant from National Science Foundation to conduct research in Galapagos and help determine how temperature influences marine ecosystems
The project will take place at the Galapagos Science Center on San Cristobal, Galapagos.
A team of student journalists from UNC Hussman School of Journalism will develop stories about the community of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in the Galapagos
Journalist and professor Patrick Davison led a group of students to visit San Cristobal Island, Galapagos as part of the UNC Global Storytelling program.
The GSC biobank will form one of seven bio centers that will guard the genetic resources of the existing biodiversity in Ecuador
On January 26th, the Galapagos Science Center (GSC) welcomed representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) including Hyeyoung Lee, Moondo Kim, and Daniela Chávez.
GSC Researcher Alex Hearn contributes to the creation of the Hermandad Marine Reserve in Galapagos
Dr. Alex Hearn, professor of Biology at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and scientist at the Galapagos Science Center (GSC), has studied the migratory patterns of threatened species located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
Anthropogenic emission inventory and spatial analysis of greenhouse gases and primary pollutants for the Galapagos Islands
We present an anthropogenic emissions inventory for Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, and Isabela Islands in which emissions were spatially mapped for greenhouse gasses and primary pollutants.
Underwater ultrasonograhy and blood sampling provide the first observations of reproductive biology in free-swimming whale sharks
We report on a non-invasive technique for observing the reproductive states of wild, free-swimming whale sharks Rhincodon typus for the first time.
Species associated with whale sharks in the Galapagos Archipelago
Whale sharks Rhincodon typus frequently appear to interact or associate with other species, which vary depending on the community structure and the demographic of the whale sharks at each location globally. we present the species sighted frequently around whale sharks in the Galapagos Archipelago
A pilot study to estimate the population size of endangered Galápagos marine iguanas using drones
Large-scale species monitoring remains a significant conservation challenge. Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis, the need for reliable and efficient methods has never been greater.
EVENTS
6TH GALAPAGOS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM
The 6th Galápagos Research and Conservation Symposium took place on Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Charles Darwin Convention Center on San Cristóbal, Galápagos. This important multidisciplinary event was organized by the Galapagos Science Center, with the sponsorship of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito with the endorsement of the Galapagos National Park.
5TH GALAPAGOS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on San Cristóbal Island, will host the 5th Galapagos Research and Conservation Symposium. This significant multidisciplinary event will feature scientific presentations and community-focused talks, showcasing research and initiatives related to conservation, environmental change, biodiversity and oceans, health, and community initiatives.
World Summit on Island Sustainability
In 2022, the Galapagos Science Center (GSC) and the broader UNC & USFQ Galapagos Initiative celebrated its 10th Anniversary. The GSC hosted the World Summit on Island Sustainability on June 26–30, 2022 at the Galapagos Science Center and the Community Convention Center on San Cristobal Island.
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