Galapagos News, Events & Updates
The Galapagos Islands, an unparalleled destination teeming with unique wildlife and vivid stories of natural selection, have long been a cradle for scientific curiosity. For many, visiting this archipelago is an unforgettable adventure. Yet for one traveler, this journey became the inspiration behind a mission to ignite the same wonder …
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Dominating the landscape of Fernandina Island is La Cumbre volcano, one of the most active in the world, reporting a total of eight eruptions from its 6-kilometer-wide caldera (mouth) since 1968. On September 4th, 2017, at approximately 12:25 Galapagos time, this 1495 meter (4,858 feet)…
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Godfrey Merlen, a friend of Quasar, and a champion of the Galapagos. Godfrey passed on May 10th, 2022, but will always be remembered as one of the most respected ambassadors in the islands and he…
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of giant Galapagos tortoises used to roam the Galapagos islands? Today, this number is down by about 90% due to hunting and the introduction of other invasive species. However, thanks to the efforts of the Galapagos National Park…
Do you remember the story of Lonesome George? He was the last known Galapagos Giant Tortoise from the island of Pinta that scientists were desperately trying to breed when he died in 2012. His death marked the extinction of the Pinta species of tortoise and…
Although it’s been more than 150 years since Charles Darwin’s research established the Galapagos Islands as a sanctuary for environmental exploration; the islands are still full of surprises, the latest being the discovery of a new species of shark. Above the water, the Galapagos Islands…
As I am sure you have heard, leading health organizations, including the WHO and CDC, are focused on addressing the spread of Zika virus. This blog piece is intended to help travelers to Ecuador and the Galapagos understand their risk, which can be low, and…