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The Waved Albatross Then and Now - Charles Darwin Foundation Discover how the Charles Darwin Foundation protects Galapagos' biodiversity through scientific research and conservation efforts.

From counting albatrosses in the 90s to facing climate threats today—the story of Waved Albatross conservation continues. 🐦🌊 Read Carla’s blog and explore the challenges ahead → www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/blog...

#Galapagos #WavedAlbatross #SeabirdConservation #ClimateChange #ACAP

Facing the Sharks: The Dive That Changed My Life - Charles Darwin Foundation While diving in Galapagos, Erika De la Cruz encountered a hammerhead shark unlike any she’d seen before—one with a curved spine. What began as a routine dive turned into a groundbreaking scientific di...

What happens when a dive changes your life? 🤿💙
During training, CDF researcher Erika de la Cruz spotted a hammerhead shark with scoliosis — the first case ever recorded in the wild in Galapagos. 🦈✨A rare encounter. A reason to protect. 👉 darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

#SharkWeek

The Circle of Life: The Role of Sharks in the Complexity of the Oceans - Charles Darwin Foundation Sharks keep oceans in balance. Discover their role, threats they face, and how you can help protect them this Shark Week. Dive into the story!

Sharks are guardians of the sea — keeping ecosystems healthy & balanced.🦈 But human actions threaten their survival, and with them, the ocean’s balance. 🌊 This #SharkWeek, dive in & discover how you can help protect these majestic predators:
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Guía de Escarabajos Endémicos - Charles Darwin Foundation Discover how the Charles Darwin Foundation protects Galapagos' biodiversity through scientific research and conservation efforts.

The 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 Forest Beetle Guide is now available in spanish! 🪲 Beetles are key in Galapagos: they recycle nutrients, control insect populations, and serve as bioindicators of ecosystem health. 🪲 👉 Discover them here: www.darwinfoundation.org/es/recursos/...

\#Scalesia

Satellite tagging reveals likely first-ever documented birthing migration of the scalloped hammerhead shark - Charles Darwin Foundation Satellite tagging reveals likely first-ever documented birthing migration of the scalloped hammerhead shark

#News | We’ve likely documented the first-ever birthing migration of a scalloped hammerhead shark (𝘚𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘪). 🦈 Rebreather tech + remora-style tag = 6,000 km journey between Galapagos, Panama & international waters. 🌊 📄 www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

Rediscovered Coral Signals Hope for Galapagos Reefs - Charles Darwin Foundation Rediscovered Coral Signals Hope for Galapagos Reefs

#News! A scientific team led by the Charles Darwin Foundation, @calacademy.bsky.social and Galapagos National Park has confirmed that 𝘙𝘩𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪—a coral thought lost for a generation—is alive and clinging to Galapagos’ underwater cliffs. 🪸 🌊
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No evidence of transposable element bursts in the Galápagos Scalesia adaptive radiation despite hybridization, diversification and ecological niche shifts - Mobile DNA Transposable elements (TEs) have been hypothesized to play a pivotal role in driving diversification by facilitating the emergence of novel phenotypes and the accumulation of divergence between specie...

Patricia Jaramillo Díaz co-authored a new study on Scalesia in Mobile DNA. 🌱 Despite hybridization & rapid diversification, transposable elements didn’t show explosive evolutionary impact—challenging past theories. 🌋📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1186/s131...
#Galapagos #Evolution

It’s #WorldSeaTurtleDay! 🐢 Turtles return to the beaches where they were born. We’re helping them get there safely—thanks to science, teamwork & your support 💙 Want to help? Adopt a sea turtle today. 🔗 bit.ly/AdoptaSeaTurtleCDF
#WorldSeaTurtleDay #SaveGalapagosTurtles #AdoptATurtle

1/2 🔴 LIVE from #UNOC3 - led by Co-Chair 🇨🇷 the #PledgeforOceanAccounts is a voluntary commitment to advance the integration of ocean accounts into decision-making frameworks by 2030.

🔗 View full list of signatories: www.oceanaccounts.org/the-pledge-t...

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YouTube video by Charles Darwin Foundation What if the Ocean could speak? Charles Darwin Foundation work in the GMR and ETP

What if the ocean could speak? 🌊 It would share a vibrant current of life from Galapagos to Cocos. Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama are uniting to protect this precious corridor. Together, our ocean thrives! 🌎 youtu.be/mFhQY6Q9QkE #UNOC2025 #SaveOurOcean

CDF Manifesto UNOC3 - Charles Darwin Foundation Galapagos scientists urge UNOC 3 to safeguard marine life, end IUU fishing, and align tourism with ecological limits.

From the Galapagos frontlines, the Charles Darwin Foundation issues a science-driven call to action for #UNOC3. Protecting ocean life, and restoring balance is no longer optional. 🐠🌱 The moment to act is now. 🌊
📄 www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...
#OceanConservation #ScienceForTheSea

William Bensted-Smith, Franklin Terán, Stuart Banks, and Inti Keith document eight species—from five families—not previously recorded in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. They likely originated from both the Central and Eastern Tropical Pacific. 🔗 doi.org/10.15560/21....

YouTube video by Charles Darwin Foundation What does it take to save one of the rarest birds in Galápagos? 🐦

What does it take to save one of the rarest birds in Galapagos? 🐦 Follow the little vermilion flycatcher through its most successful season yet—39 fledglings! A story of hope, science & conservation. 🐦 Watch now: youtu.be/PnULOJNSbZI

Historic Breeding Season for Galápagos Landbirds - Charles Darwin Foundation Galápagos landbirds soar: record season for the Vermilion Flycatcher, hope for the Mangrove Finch. Read more..

#NEWS | Galapagos reports major conservation progress this breeding season:
- Record 39 fledglings for the Little Vermilion Flycatcher
- Breakthrough in nest protection for the endangered Mangrove Finch
Years of restoration are paying off. 📢
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Economic and Environmental Value of Galápagos Waters - Charles Darwin Foundation Galápagos waters power Ecuador’s economy and climate action—find out why they must be protected.

Together with Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment, Galapagos National Park, and Central Bank, we published a study on the marine ecosystem accounts of Ecuador's Insular Exclusive Economic Zone. Discover the economic and environmental value of these waters here: www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

The Endemic Galapagos Penguin: Be Part of Its Conservation - Charles Darwin Foundation Meet the charming Galapagos penguin—the only wild penguin north of the equator and one of the most endangered.

🐧 Did you know the Galapagos penguin is the only penguin that lives wild north of the equator? This #WorldPenguinDay, learn how we’re helping it survive in Galapagos.
🌊 Read & adopt: www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...
#GalapagosPenguin #AdoptASpecies #ScienceForConservation

Historias de salvación | Tres proyectos buscan proteger a las aves amenazadas en Latinoamérica Las actividades extractivas, el tráfico ilegal de especies y la presencia de insectos invasores son apenas algunas de las amenazas que enfrentan las aves.

In Latin America, many bird species are under threat from habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. @mongabaylatam.bsky.social highlights three conservation efforts, including our work to protect land birds from the devastating avian vampire fly. 🪰 es.mongabay.com/2025/04/hist...

Viral Prevalence in Galapagos Giant Tortoises ABSTRACT. Galapagos giant tortoises are the largest terrestrial vertebrates and one of the most iconic species of the Galapagos islands. Their populations continue to be endangered because of multiple...

A new study reveals the presence of adenoviruses in Galápagos giant tortoises from San Cristóbal and Isabela Islands. 🦠 These findings highlight the importance of long-term health monitoring to inform conservation strategies. 🔗 meridian.allenpress.com/jwd/article/...
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Aphanoascella galapagosensis Shell Lesion Coverage of Free-Living Galapagos Tortoises: Implications for Health and Conservation ABSTRACT. Fungal pathogens of reptiles are commonly diagnosed, with Aphanoascella galapagosensis known to affect Galapagos giant tortoises (Chelonoidis spp.), although the implications of this fungus ...

A closer look at 𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴 🍄 and its impact on the health of Galápagos giant tortoises. 🐢 Discover how this fungal pathogen is linked to shell lesions and what it means for conservation efforts. 🔗 meridian.allenpress.com/jwd/article-...
#ConservationScience #Biodiversity

After nearly 70 years, the iconic 𝘖𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘴 var. 𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘴 cactus is naturally regenerating on Plaza Sur Island! A powerful sign that restoration works — and hope is growing. 🌱🌵 📖 Read the full story → www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...
#Galapagos #Conservation #RestorationSuccess #GV2050

26 Years of Vegetation Monitoring on Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Foundation Galápagos ecosystems are threatened by invasive species, prompting the GNPD's expanded control efforts.

🌿 For 26 years, scientists have monitored vegetation in Galápagos, tracking the impact of invasive species and restoration efforts. Thanks to long-term conservation, native plants are recovering—proof that persistence leads to real results. 🔗 Read here: www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

CDF Joins Floreana Ecological Restoration Project as Co-Executor - Charles Darwin Foundation CDF joins Floreana Ecological Restoration, leading habitat restoration and species reintroductions.

The Charles Darwin Foundation has been appointed as a co-executor of the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project! This major conservation initiative will restore native habitats and reintroduce lost species to one of the most impacted islands in Galápagos. 🔎 www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

Unveiling the Secrets of the Galápagos Penguin - Charles Darwin Foundation The Marine birds protects one of the rarest penguins using photo ID and PIT-tags. With fewer than 2,000 left, urgent action is needed.

With fewer than 2,000 Galápagos penguins left, conservation is urgent. 🐧 Scientists are using innovative tracking methods to protect them, but threats like climate change and bycatch persist. 🐧 Learn how you can help safeguard their future here: www.darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

Study Suggests Potential New Darwin’s Finch Species for Galapagos - Charles Darwin Foundation The San Cristobal woodpecker finch is identified as a potential new species, Camarhynchus striatipecta.

This discovery underscores the need for continued biodiversity research to protect Galapagos ecosystems. 🌿 Ensuring species conservation helps preserve the archipelago’s unique evolutionary heritage.

🔗 Read more: darwinfoundation.org/en/news/all-...

📸 M. Devorak/CDF

#ScienceInAction

📢 New scientific discovery in Galapagos! The woodpecker finch of San Cristóbal (𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢) has been identified as a potential new species. Groundbreaking genomic research confirms its distinct status. 🐦🔬

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