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Current Projects · 15.09.2024

There are currently no protected insect species on the Galápagos Islands. However, several endemic insect species live here, including several species of carpenter ants. These ants are unique to the Galápagos Islands. Protecting them and studying their biology is crucial to preserving the islands' unique biodiversity. The Galapagos Ant Project is a pioneering research project dedicated to this important task.

Current Projects · 28.02.2024

The Galapagos Islands are world-famous for the large number of endemic species found only there. This applies not only to the fauna, but also to the flora of the archipelago, which has fortunately remained virtually intact. Only three endemic plant species are currently considered extinct.

Current Projects · 10.09.2023

Les tortues géantes des Galápagos, légendaires pour l'archipel, ne sont pas les seules à être menacées d'extinction. Leurs cousines, les tortues de mer, sont également en danger, selon l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature (UICN). Dans les Galápagos, on voit le plus souvent la tortue de mer verte du Pacifique (Chelonia mydas). Selon l'UICN, cette espèce de tortue de mer est menacée d'extinction en raison de la baisse de sa population.

Current Projects · 18.09.2022

The Galapagos Islands are home to many animals that are synonymous with the islands. The most famous are certainly the giant tortoises that gave the archipelago its name. Many bird species are also endemic, meaning that they can only be found on the Galapagos Islands. We are all familiar with various species of finches or mockingbirds, thanks to the many projects we support.

Current Projects · 13.02.2022

Die Galápagos-Inseln sind ein einzigartiger Ort, bekannt für ihre endemische Artenvielfalt und ihre Bedeutung für den Naturschutz. Doch wie viele andere Ökosysteme weltweit stehen sie vor Herausforderungen. Um den Schutz der Inseln auf eine neue Ebene zu heben, wurde das Projekt Barcoding Galápagos ins Leben gerufen – eine Initiative, die Wissenschaft und Gemeinschaft miteinander verbindet.

Current Projects · 12.09.2021

The Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) is one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world and was established in 1998 to address concerns about declining fish stocks and to protect against the impacts of longline fishing. It covers an area of 133,000 km2 and was the second largest marine reserve in the world when it was established. It is now the 33rd largest. But despite major efforts to conserve its impressive underwater world, it remains under threat.