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“Let’s Stop Inva-Zor” inspires and teaches many Cristobaleños about how to combat invasive species that put Galapagos at risk
In the first week of February 2022 the fabulous puppet show titled “Let’s Stop Inva-Zor” was performed to an audience that included all the educational institutions of San Cristobal.
The Drone, an effective and minimally invasive research tool, helps to map invasive plant species in Galapagos
Although the main objective of this research is to map the presence and absence of Leucaena leucocephala before it is considered a pest, also seeks to know the perception and use that people have of this species.
How Coffee Brought Together Agriculture, Conservation and Economic Recovery in Galapagos
Last year, UNC Center for Galapagos Studies, Universidad San Francisco de Quito and the Galapagos Science Center created REACCT which funded 7 local proposals. Nicolas’ project, titled “Reforesting My Island,” was one of the funded projects.
Researchers continue vital work at Galapagos Science Center
Lewbart has conducted research at the Galapagos Science Center since its inception almost 10 years ago and has made 21 trips to the Galapagos over the years. Many of these were as part of an international team of researchers that helped to establish baseline health parameters for various wild species in the archipelago.
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
Galapagos and the plastic problem
Plastic pollution (PP) is an ongoing, pervasive global problem that represents a risk to the Galápagos archipelago, despite it being one of the world’s most pristine and well-protected regions. By working closely with citizen scientists, we aimed to quantify and map the magnitude and biological effects of PP.
Intraocular pressure using rebound tonometry in the Galápagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
The Galápagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is the world’s only marine lizard and is capable of swimming and diving to depths of several meters to forage for food.
The Presence of Dirofilaria immitis in Domestic Dogs on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos
This study’s concept was outlined around the principle of conservation medicine in a biodiversity hotspot from the Neotropical realm: the Galapagos Islands.
Exploring the genetic diversity and population structure of Mobula birostris in two key aggregation zones in the Eastern Tropical Pacific
The giant manta ray Mobula birostris is the largest ray species in the world. Little is known about its genetic composition.
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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