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Female Power in Science
The gender gap in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is no secret to anyone. Historically, the presence of women in these areas has been limited and despite the fact that there are great efforts to promote spaces for women’s participation, many of them still have to face difficulties and obstacles that are just due to their gender.The Galapagos Science Center seeks to recognize the invaluable work that women carry out.
Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) travels more than 1,200 km from Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica’s South Pacific, to the iconic Darwin Arch in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
The shark named “Banco” was tagged with an internal acoustic transmitter on the night of August 21.
Analysis of the iconic plant radiation of the Galapagos Endemic Genus Scalesia
Island radiations can provide key insights for understanding rapid speciation (formation of new, distinct species), including evolutionary patterns and the processes behind them.
Scientists analyze the health of the Galapagos shallow-tailed gull
“Baseline hematology, biochemistry, blood gas values and health status of the Galápagos shallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus)”, a research based on the study of a seabird, endemic to the Galapagos archipelago. Historically, health, blood chemistry, and hematology parameters have not been published for this species.
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
Multiple Anthropogenic Stressors in the Galápagos Islands’ Complex Social-Ecological System: Interactions of marine pollution, fishing pressure and climate change with management recommendations
Published in Pub Med | July 27, 2022
Population Genetics and Phylogeography of Galapagos Fur Seals.
Pinnipeds found across islands provide an ideal opportunity to examine the evolutionary process of population subdivision affected by several mechanisms.
In the report, the genetic consequences of the geographic distribution of rookeries in Galapagos fur seals in creating population structure.
Regional divergence in the skull morphometry of adult male Galapagos sea lion
With great pride, USFQ Galapagos and the GSC want to share the access link to the article “Regional divergence in the cranial morphometry of an adult male Galapagos sea lion” recently published in the academic journal “Journal of Mammalogy”.
Shipping poses significant threat to the endangered whale shark
Marine biologists from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Southampton have led ground-breaking research which indicates that lethal collisions of whale sharks with large ships are vastly underestimated, and could be the reason why populations are falling.
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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