Help us Celebrate 30 Years of Galapagos Conservation Trust and Bid for an Exclusive Darwin Prize!
Blog by Rachel Dex, Founder of Think Galapagos Earlier this summer, together with my Think Galapagos colleague Charlotte Wilson, I was lucky enough to attend a gala evening in London to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT). We met scientists, conservationists, philanthropists and donors who have been involved with GCT over the […]
The Galapagos Biosafety Sworn Declaration – all you need to know
Controlling invasive species in the Galapagos Islands is an ongoing battle for authorities and one way they do this is to ensure travellers don’t unwittingly carry seeds or other biological items with them which could affect the delicate environmental balance of the Islands. To this end, the Galapagos Biosafety and Quarantine Control Agency has always […]
The Lava Tubes of the Galapagos Islands – Amazing Facts
Nestled amidst the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands stand as a testament to the raw power of the earth and its geological processes. Beyond its iconic landscapes and diverse wildlife, the archipelago harbours a secret world beneath its surface – a network of mysterious Lava Tubes, which most visitors to the […]
Galápagos Sketchbook – a new book inspired by a trip with Think Galapagos
Oxfordshire based Artist David Pollack travelled to the Galapagos Islands with Think Galapagos the year he retired from his day job. Although that trip was over a decade ago, the remote volcanic archipelago 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador had a deep and lasting effect on him. A place of creative inspiration David is of […]
Six Things NOT to do in Galapagos
A Galapagos holiday should be one of the best travel experiences you ever have and many of our guests tell us when they return that it’s been the holiday of a lifetime. You will be visiting one of the most pristine wildernesses on the planet, with wildlife that is unafraid of humans. You’ll be surrounded […]
Endangered Sharks of the Galapagos
For anyone who is lucky enough to snorkel or dive in Galapagos, the sight of a majestic shark gliding through the clear blue water is one that you never forget. The Galapagos Islands are unique in the world for the high abundance of endangered scalloped hammerhead shark, whale sharks and silk sharks. According to recent […]
Restoring Floreana Island Conservation Project
One of our favourite conservation projects at the moment is the ground breaking Restoring Floreana program which aims to return Floreana, the sixth largest island in Galapagos, to its former glory. Involving one of the most complex and largest eradication projects ever conducted on an inhabited tropical island, the ultimate goal is to reintroduce locally […]
Galapagos Flamingo Study
Protecting the Punta Pitt Marine Iguanas of San Cristobal Island
Marine Conservation in the Galapagos – Whale Sharks and Galapagos Bullhead Sharks
