Island Conservation
The Fernandina Tortoise was previously thought to be extinct, but recent sightings of a female provide renewed hope for conservation of the species. The Fernandina Tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus), a magnificent species found in the Galápagos was previously thought to be extinct. However, a sighting has just been confirmed by the government of Ecuador after for the first […]
As 2018 comes to an end, here are just few of the top stories and accomplishments Island Conservation, our supporters, partners, and friends were talking about this year. January – Albatross at Risk Invasive mice are a dangerous threat to Midway’s native seabirds—devouring eggs, chicks, and even adults. To protect the world’s oldest wild bird […]
Island Conservation, the Galapagos Conservation Trust, and our partners are working with the Floreana Community to drive their vision of a more sustainable Floreana. By: Chad Hanson On Floreana Island, Galápagos, conservation and the idea of building a more sustainable future has become an integral part of the daily community discussion. As residents of the […]
Island Conservation and partners with support from the Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund are working with the Floreana Island community to help build a more sustainable Floreana. The Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic Fund supports work to build a sustainable Floreana Island, Galápagos By: Chad Hanson On an island that is home to […]
Island Conservation’s Legal & Administrative Specialist for the Galápagos team, Carolina Torres, recounts her recent trip to Isabela Island with the children of the Floreana Island. Few things brighten the heart like hearing a flock of Galápagos Petrels sing on Floreana Island, Galápagos. The deafening sound echoes between the peaks of Cerro Pajas and Cerro […]
Place your bid, travel the Galapagos Islands, and help save Floreana Island’s threatened species. There is nowhere in the world like the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Here you can walk side-by-side with Blue-footed Boobies, snorkel with Marine Iguanas, and roam nearby Giant Tortoises. Now is your chance to experience one of the most diverse places on […]
Galapagos Conservancy features an article by Island Conservation’s Restoration Specialist Paula A. Castaño about how removal of invasive rodents and feral cats will pave the way for ecological restoration and native species reintroduction on Floreana Island. By: Paula Castaño Floreana Island is located in one of the most amazing places on earth: the Galápagos Islands. […]
Galápagos Matters magazine features an article by Island Conservation’s Floreana Project Facilitator Gloria Salvador about working with the Floreana community to restore the island. By: Gloria Salvador Floreana residents have created a community that fosters a tranquil life away from the bustle you may find in big cities, or other inhabited islands in the Archipelago. […]
Scientific American delves into the need for advances in transformative conservation technology and the hope GBIRd may provide for native island species. Floreana Island, like many islands around the world, was once a thriving ecosystem filled with species found nowhere else on Earth. But the introduction of invasive predators has now altered the ecosystem and […]
Emma Marris makes the case for the Floreana Restoration Project and sheds light on the future of Galápagos Tortoise conservation. The Galápagos Archipelago is famous for its diversity of island life. One of the most intriguing of the islands’ species is the Galápagos Giant Tortoise. On each island, tortoises had evolved into their own species. […]