Plastic’s most marketable quality, its durability, is exactly what makes it so deadly. Its retention within both marine and terrestrial ecosystems causes severe issues for wildlife (and potentially humans as we ingest tiny plastic particles ‘Microplastics’). This is … Continued
In spite of being the world’s largest extant fish species and occurring in all warm, temperate seas (apart from the Mediterranean), we know relatively little about this gentle giant. Currently listed as ‘endangered’ on the IUCN Red List, the primary … Continued
Galapagos giant tortoises may give invasive plant species a helping hand under climate change One of the greatest threats to the biodiversity in Galapagos is invasive species, many of which have negative effects on the native species. Within the plant … Continued
For anyone involved in nature conservation it is all too easy to focus on negative stories. Endangered species are facing an increasing number and intensity of threats, and funds for conservation work are becoming increasingly scarce. The public is now … Continued
March 22 was World Water Day, created by the UN in order to raise awareness around the importance of water, and how the lack or abundance of it affects people’s lives around the globe. As the Galapagos Islands is a … Continued
The Galapagos Islands are a stronghold for whale sharks. Jenny Vidler from Galapagos Conservation (GCT) Trust, gives us an insight into the trust’s Galapagos Whale Shark Project. There are other locations on the planet where regular aggregations of whale sharks are … Continued
Education and sustainability in the Islands In November 2016, Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT), Chief Executive Sharon Johnson travelled to Galapagos to visit some of GCT’s current conservation, education and sustainability projects. While in the Archipelago, Sharon spent time speaking with … Continued
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most unusual and exotic species of animal in the world. These creatures have evolved in ways that none of their cousins have; the cormorants of Isabela lost their flight to become … Continued