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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.
“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.
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
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.
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.
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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