Galápagos Conservancy

As we count down the final hours of 2024, let's take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary wildlife of Galápagos and the remarkable conservation achievements made possible with your support. Thanks to our dedicated community, this year has been filled with incredible conservation achievements. But there’s still more to do, and your help is crucial. This year, we: Repatriated tortoises and iguanas to their natural homes Empowered more women through sustainable entrepreneurship Enhanced vital habitats for all life in Galápagos Let’s start 2025 on a strong note! All of this and more, thanks to you! Thank you for being part of our journey to protect this global treasure. Here's to a brighter, wilder future for Galápagos in the years to come! #GalapagosConservation #NewYearsEve #ActNow #ConservationSuccess #EndOfYearGiving

🌋 2024: A Milestone Year for Conservation at Wolf Volcano, Galápagos This year, Galápagos Conservancy has achieved significant milestones in our conservation efforts at Wolf Volcano, conducting comprehensive research and monitoring initiatives aimed at preserving its unique biodiversity. Collaborative expeditions with the Galápagos National Park Directorate have yielded critical insights into species dynamics and ecosystem health. Key Outcomes: Detailed monitoring of pink and yellow iguanas, including new pink iguana neonate sightings. Remote monitoring of the site with over 1.5 million wildlife camera images analyzed. Notable progress in giant tortoise conservation, with showing promising signs of long-term viability. These achievements underline our commitment to safeguarding not just individual species, but the entire ecosystem. Our work continues to be fueled by the invaluable support of our global community, partners, and dedicated team. 🔗 Discover more about our impact and how you can contribute to these vital efforts on our website: www.galapagos.org #ConservationLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #GalapagosConservation #Biodiversity

🌐🌿 Strategic Partnerships Enhance Conservation on Isabela Island Isabela Island's wildlife is thriving, thanks to the effective collaboration between Galápagos Conservancy, the Galápagos National Park Directorate, and a network of global scientists. These partnerships have spearheaded initiatives to restore ecosystems and safeguard endangered species, showcasing how collective efforts can lead to substantial and positive environmental impact. Explore the strategies and successes of our joint conservation projects on Isabela Island, and discover how they're setting a standard for international conservation efforts. 🔗 Learn more about our collaborative achievements: https://lnkd.in/erB2zGC2 #WildlifeConservation #SustainableDevelopment #GalapagosIslands #EnvironmentalImpact

🐢 Galápagos Tortoises: A Spectrum of Survival The Galápagos archipelago is not just a single story of survival but many, with each island evolving its own species of giant tortoise. These tortoises are an excellent example of adaptive radiation, where different environmental pressures on separate islands have led to a diversity in shell shapes. Out of the 15 species identified originally, 11 still roam the islands today. Support these emblematic creatures and our conservation efforts for them by joining our Adopt a Giant Tortoise program. Together, we can ensure the survival of each unique species. 🔗 Learn more about our adoption program here: https://lnkd.in/e6u9rSNA #Biodiversity #GalapagosTortoises #ConservationLeadership #AdoptAGiantTortoise

📚 Celebrating Community and Conservation on Floreana Island 🐢 This week, Floreana Island was abuzz with events that celebrated both the community spirit and a commitment to conservation. We proudly inaugurated the first community library on the island, a landmark event symbolizing progress, unity, and hope for all residents. This significant achievement enhances not just the promotion of reading but serves as a hub for educational and cultural development, made possible with support from Silversea. Simultaneously, we ignited creativity among our youth with a drawing contest themed “Protecting the giant tortoises of Galápagos.” Children and teenagers showcased their artistic talents, creating impactful artworks that underscored the importance of preserving our iconic giant tortoises. The ceremony honored their creativity and reaffirmed their role in sustaining the natural heritage of the Galápagos. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved—your collaboration helps foster a deep-rooted love and responsibility towards our unique ecosystem. Together, we’re crafting a future where education and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. 🌿💚 #Floreana #Galapagos #Conservation #CommunityLibrary #CreativityForConservation #GiantTortoises

Floreana Island: The Return of the Giant Tortoises As part of Iniciativa Galápagos in conjunction with the Galápagos National Park Directorate (Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos), in a first event more than 300 tortoises will be released on Floreana Island, to begin the process of recovering their role as ecosystem engineers and contribute to the ecological restoration of the island. The project will reintroduce giant tortoises with genes from the original Floreana species absent for approximately 150 years. This is a reminder of how conservation can restore what seemed lost. We thank all the community members who participated and committed to this landmark initiative in Galápagos history. #Floreana #Conservation #GiantTortoises #Galapagos

This year, a team of 27 park rangers and conservation officers from Galápagos Conservancy undertook an expedition to Española Island to protect waved albatrosses, the majestic endemic birds of Galápagos, by restoring landing strips to their only nesting site in the world. Our team began restoring 49 runways used by albatrosses for take-off and landing. For 10 days, they tackled rocky terrain and long walks in the sun, removing woody vegetation on 5381 sq ft of each runway. This effort ensures safe flight for these unique birds. This is conservation in action! #CallToEarth #CNNE

Your unwavering commitment and generous contributions this year have been vital in conserving the unique wildlife and fragile ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands. Each achievement is a testament to the power of our community united by a shared passion for nature and conservation in Galápagos. As Thanksgiving reminds us to count our blessings, we count you among ours. Thank you for being a part of our conservation family. #Galapagos #Galapagosconservation #wildlife #conservation

🌋🏝️ Discover Sombrero Chino: A Volcanic Marvel in Galápagos Sombrero Chino, a small island near Santiago Island in Galápagos, stands out not just for its distinctive shape but also for its ecological significance. This volcanic island supports unique species such as Galápagos sally lightfoot crab and provides key insights into volcanic activity and natural history of the Galápagos. #Sustainability #GalapagosConservation #EnvironmentalEducation #Geology

Journey behind the scenes of our most recent expedition in joint efforts with the Galápagos National Park Directorate. Enjoy updates from the field where our conservation team is working arduously to conserve Wolf Volcano’s ecosystem, focusing mainly this expedition on the ecological monitoring of pink and yellow land iguanas. Join us to support the conservation of Galápagos. Your impact makes a difference.