Galapagos News

New Biological Control Being Tested in Galapagos

Source: Charles Darwin Foundation / February 8, 2010

No Damage Reported in Galapagos after Tsunami Alert

Residents evacuated to higher ground. Some big waves, but no damage. Tsunami alert lifted.

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Tortoise Release Part of Pinta Island Restoration

Team of Veterinarians Prepare Hybrid Tortoises for Release on Pinta Island in 2010

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Special Report: Climate Change and Galapagos

_The Galapagos Islands are at the cutting edge of science again – this time as the unfortunate bellw

Galapagos Sea Lions in Peru!

Scientists report colony of Galápagos sea lions in northern Peru

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Captive Galapagos Tortoises Give Hope for “Extinct” Species

_New genetic research has identified nine captive giant tortoises as descendants of an “extinct” spe

Discovery of Immune Response Give Hope for Galapagos Birds

A new study shows that Galapagos’ birds may be able to develop immunities to introduced viruses and

Changes coming to Galapagos boat itineraries

The Galapagos National Park will roll out new (and much needed) regulations that will impact boat it

Galapagos reptiles under new threat

Viruses and other mosquito-born diseases are known threats to the native bird life of the Galapagos.

Diesel leak from Galapagos ship impacts Santa Cruz Island

Quito - A diesel leak from a tourist ship polluted a 100-metre stretch along a beach in the island o