Tag: Galapagos Islands
Active Conservation and Sustainable Innovation on the Galápagos Seaman Journey
The unique biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands is a natural treasure that requires ongoing efforts to conserve.
Latin Trails New Travelife Partner
Travelife is the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector, which has developed with the support of the European Commission.
Endemic species in the Galápagos Islands
A paradise to be discovered, the Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site, is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Located a few kilometers off the coast of Ecuador
Galapagos Packing List – What to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
It is one of the most stressful things you can do before you travel. You run the risk that you forget something important. This guide will help you plan your next trip to Galapagos Islands.
See the wonders of Genovesa Island aboard the Seaman Journey
Genovesa has not been subject to any historical eruptions. However, the volcano’s flanks are home to lava flows that are quite young. This island is located in northeastern portion of the archipelago.
Ecuador expands protected area around Galapagos Islands
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso declared that Ecuador will increase the area of protection for the Galapagos Marine Reserve to 60,000 km. This announcement was made at the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
Galapagos is home to hundreds of fishing boats from China that hunt for prey
Chinese fishing boats search for squid in Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands were the key to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. These islands are located hundreds of miles away from the Pacific mainland and are listed as a World Heritage Site.
Galapagos Islands: Invasive blackberry is almost ubiquitous
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), EFE. – Although no one knows how or when the blackberry arrived on the Galapagos Islands it has spread widely and poses a threat the flora as well as fauna, and seems to be here to stay.
Galapagos Science Center continues to be a leading center for animal health research
Carolina’s Galapagos Science Center (GSC), recently opened its doors to a small number of students and researchers returning to its state-of the-art facility on San Cristobal in Galapagos. Greg Lewbart was the first to arrive. He is an adjunct professor at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and a professor of aqua animal medicine at North Carolina State University.