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‘Road rage’ in paradise: Traffic noise is changing how birds in the Galápagos behave

The study flags new challenges for conservation as population growth brings humans and animals closer together.

Euronews · Mar 22, 2025

Traffic noise triggers road rage among male Galápagos birds

Research finds yellow warblers near busy roads turn aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could cause clashes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025

The problem with people: how more tourists and a growing population are taking their toll on the Galápagos islands

Overfishing, invasive species and rubbish mountains are putting a strain on the islands’ delicate ecosystems

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

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Galapagos Islands Facing Threats From Climate Change And Invasive Species

Learn about the threats facing the Galápagos Islands from climate change, invasive species, and plastic pollution, and the conservation efforts in place to...

Biologist Rosemary Grant: ‘Evolution happens much quicker than Darwin thought’

The evolutionary expert discusses the triumphs and challenges of the groundbreaking research on Galápagos Islands finches she undertook with her husband, Peter

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

‘Where do sharks hang out?’: the race to find safe spaces for the Galápagos’ ocean-going predators

Scientists are tagging sharks to map Pacific migration routes in a bid to expand marine reserves before more of these endangered species fall prey to illegal industrial fishing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

‘Currents bring life – and plastics’: animals of Galápagos live amid mounds of waste

As diplomats search for a deal to curb the world’s growing problem of plastic, piles of bottles, buoys, nets and packaging keep building up in what should be a pristine environment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

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Microplastics reach Galápagos penguins

These endangered penguins are not immune to our growing microplastic problem

Salon · Jan 26, 2024

Trail of crabs leads scientists to remarkable underwater discovery

Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen hydrothermal vent teeming with life off the Galápagos Islands by following a long trail of squat lobsters.

LiveScience · Nov 17, 2023

Pristine coral reefs discovered near Galápagos Islands are thousands of years old and teeming with life

Scientists on a 30-day expedition off the coast of Ecuador have mapped two coral reefs and two seamounts more than 1,000 feet beneath the ocean surface.

LiveScience · Nov 1, 2023

Galápagos Islands tightens biosecurity as avian flu threatens unique species

Scientists confirm three birds have died from virus as park authorities redouble efforts to protect islands’ endemic birds

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2023

What to know before traveling to the Galápagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for many travelers, bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, and it’s no wonder why: The biodiverse region of the world has been famous for centuries as a natural paradise.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023

Scientists discover pristine deep-sea Galápagos reef ‘teeming with life’

Diving to 600m, researchers find reefs full of octopus, lobster and fish, raising hopes for corals’ survival amid rising sea temperatures

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Deep protection

On her first visit to the Galápagos archipelago in 1966, Sylvia Earle remarked that it was "the sharkiest, fishiest place" she'd ever been.

Bangkok Post · Feb 9, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

‘It’s very political’: the almost impossible job of being a marine planner

From the Galápagos to Bermuda, ocean planners often find themselves caught between two worlds – choosing between fisheries and fish

Fortune · Nov 18, 2022

How hotel boards can positively impact the community

Many hotels across the world simply serve tourists who come and go. But there are many whose boards look at their place in the community and how they can make a positive impact.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2022

Large tortoises lived in South Africa long ago: how we recorded their fast-disappearing traces

In 1835 Charles Darwin, the father of the theory of evolution, was exploring an island in the Galápagos archipelago when he encountered “two large tortoises, each of which must have weighed at least two hundred pounds”. He had never seen anything like them. He became entranced by the animals and…

WEKU · Aug 8, 2022

An island in the Galápagos reintroduced iguanas after nearly 200 years of extinction

The Galápagos land iguana is back on Santiago Island. That's thanks to some help from a team of conservationists.

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Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022

Newcastle University scientist discovers extinct giant tortoise is not actually extinct

The tortoise was found on Fernandina, one of the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador

Zenger · Jun 10, 2022

Turtley Amazing – Tortoise Species Long Believed Extinct Found Alive And Well On Galápagos Islands

A species of tortoise long believed extinct has been found alive and well on the Galápagos Islands.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022

‘Fantastic giant tortoise’ species thought extinct for 100 years found alive

Identification of Galápagos tortoise celebrated by scientists as a big deal for island’s biodiversity

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Rare giant tortoise species thought to have died out 100 years ago found alive and well

Scientists have now been able to prove that Fernanda - a giant female tortoise discovered on the Galápagos Islands three years ago - is from a rare species not seen since 1906

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Rare albino Galápagos giant tortoise makes public debut at zoo in Switzerland

A rare albino Galápagos giant tortoise, the first known albino member of the species, makes its public debut at a Swiss zoo.

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