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Darwin returns to the Galápagos
A round-the-world endeavor to sustain the legacy of Charles Darwin brings his great-great-granddaughter to the archipelago to visit with Galapagos Science Center researchers. One of the goals of the DARWIN200 project is to connect young, global conservationists to inspiring research projects where they can study a threatened habitat or an animal or plant that Charles Darwin studied during his famous voyage.
Scientific research cruise: “Assessment of the health and population status of Galápagos´emblematic fauna in the face of climate change conditions in the archipelago”
During March and April 2024, monitoring and scientific research activities.
Galapagos Data Hub Launch: Technological breakthrough for environmental conservation in Galápagos
Want to be part of the revolution in environmental conservation? Then the Galápagos Data Hub is your new digital destination! Discover a unique tool that gathers, analyzes, and shares crucial geospatial information for the sustainable management.
USFQ and the Galapagos Science Center participates in the Darwin200 expedition in the Galápagos: research and conservation
Darwin200 and the Galapagos Science Center will closely collaborate from May 14th to 17th to expand on Darwin’s observations and address environmental challenges through joint research and conservation actions.
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
First Records of Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Connectivity Between the Galápagos Islands and Continental Ecuador
This study presents the first records of connectivity between hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the Galápagos Islands and mainland Ecuador.
Darwin’s expedition revisited to reveal the evolution of plant–microbe interactions on Galapagos
The future of Scalesia is under threat due to invasive species introduced by human activities. The Scalesia Microbiome Project (SMP), established under the Galapagos Barcode initiative, aims to characterize the microbiome associated with Scalesia species to inform restoration efforts.
Fishing effort dynamics around the Galápagos Marine Reserves as depicted by AIS data
This study was conducted as part of the Shark Research in Galapagos Project (led by CP), and which received an initial support from Iris and Michael Smith. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.
Feeding strategies of the ocean white fish (Caulolatilus princeps) and white spotted sand bass (Paralabrax albomaculatus) inside the Galapagos Marine Reserve
This work highlights the value of trophic studies to generate useful information for ecosystem-based fisheries management.
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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