The Galapagos Islands, located 1000km off the coast of Ecuador, have been known for their pristine environment and unique wildlife. These remote islands have been privileged with the seclusion that has allowed ecosystems to evolve in a rare and unmatched way. However, today the islands are experiencing the effects of extreme weather events, introduced species, […]
Most Galapagos visitors come and go to the Islands without much thought to the various organizations that are working daily to maintain and improve not only the tourist experience but also the lives of the thousands of people who call the islands home. The Galapagos organization that most people are familiar with is the Charles […]
Ask any Galapagos Islands naturalist, scientist or park ranger what the biggest problem facing the islands is, and he or she will likely tell you that it’s the threat posed to local wildlife by invasive species. Park officials, scientists and concerned citizens of the Galapagos Islands have spent fifty years battling these species, usually without […]
