What do Coconut Crabs, Blue-Footed Boobies, and Galápagos Marine Iguanas Have in Common?
Three different animals show how connector species prop up island-ocean ecosystems!
Tag: Galapagos
How Better Biosecurity Could Save $12 Billion Across US Islands
Invasive species have caused over $12 billion in damages to island ecosystems, creating an urgent need for strengthened biosecurity measures!
A Homecoming for Floreana
Roger McDonough from our partners at Galápagos Conservancy explains the process behind raising hybrid tortoises for Floreana!
Island Conservation and Blue Action Fund Celebrate Success in Marine Protection for the Eastern Pacific
We worked with Blue Action Fund to expand marine protection in the Eastern Pacific–read about our success!
Restoring an Island, One Ecosystem at a Time
A new podcast episode explains the full benefits of holistic restoration on Floreana Island!
Eden vs. Reality: The True Story of Floreana’s Ecological Drama
Read the full ecological story of Floreana Island in the Galápagos from the early settlements to today.
Holistic Ecological Restoration on Floreana Island: A Model for the Future
Holistic restoration is at work on Floreana Island, where the largest conservation project in the history of the Galápagos is underway!
Rare Gecko Species Rediscovered in Galapagos Following Island Restoration Success
A species once thought extinct just made its comeback. A study published in PLOS ONE confirms the Leaf-toed Gecko has been rediscovered on Rábida Island in the Galápagos.
Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island
A locally-extinct species of ground-dwelling bird was found on Floreana Island!
Biodiversity on Island Biomes
Islands are some of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Biodiversity, habitat diversity, and climate resilience are all linked together–click here to find out how!