Galapagos Conservation Trust

Major Discovery Gives Hope for Saving Critically Endangered Pink Iguana

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

SANTA CRUZ, Ecuador and GALÁPAGOS, Ecuador, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint effort over the past ten months, rangers from the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) and Galapagos Conservancy, have undertaken a series of expeditions to the remote Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island in search of the spectacular Pink Iguana.

Key Points: 
  • The first-ever nesting area of the Pink Iguana and, nearby, photographed the first Pink Iguana hatchlings ever observed have been described in joint expeditions by the Galapagos National Park Directorate and Galapagos Conservancy as part of "Iniciativa Galápagos".
  • These descriptions represent a breakthrough in knowledge about the species and identify a path forward for conservation actions to save the Pink Iguana from the verge of extinction.
  • The current global population of Pink Iguanas is estimated at just 211 adults , with no juvenile iguanas having ever been documented.
  • Iniciativa Galápagos is now urgently focused on providing further support for research, monitoring and protection of Pink Iguana nesting sites.

Break your 'Wishcyling' habit with Rhyme & Reason

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Fundamental innovation at the design stages of packaging is what we need, with products like Rhyme & Reason showing it is possible."

Key Points: 
  • Fundamental innovation at the design stages of packaging is what we need, with products like Rhyme & Reason showing it is possible."
  • Says Andy Donnelly, Marine Scientist & Conservation Educator and Expert Advisor to Rhyme & Reason.
  • "Not only are Rhyme & Reason's ingredients natural, they also put hair and scalp health at the forefront of their formulations.
  • Says Angela Onuoha, Certified Trichologist and Expert Advisor to Rhyme & Reason.

Galápagos Conservancy, Galápagos National Park Expand Partnership

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Saturday, October 16, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, Galpagos, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galpagos Conservancy and the Galpagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) have announced the launch of Iniciativa Galpagos, a major expansion of their decade-long partnership to protect and restore the Galpagos Islands.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CRUZ, Galpagos, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galpagos Conservancy and the Galpagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) have announced the launch of Iniciativa Galpagos, a major expansion of their decade-long partnership to protect and restore the Galpagos Islands.
  • "After more than 10 years of collaboration with Galpagos Conservancy, we are thrilled that this agreement strengthens our partnership to restoring the ecosystems of Galpagos through the management of populations of Giant Tortoises, Pink Land Iguanas, and other priority species," said Danny Rueda, Director of the Galpagos National Park Directorate.
  • About Galpagos Conservancy: Since 1986, Galpagos Conservancy has helped protect the unique biodiversity and ecosystems of Galpagos by supporting research, conservation, outreach, and building a sustainable society.
  • The Galpagos Conservancy and the Galpagos National Park Directorate work together on the Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative -- a collaborative effort to restore tortoise populations to their historical distribution and numbers across Galpagos.

‘New York Times’ Ad Urges Costa Rica and Ecuador Presidents to Protect Endangered Sharks and Sea Turtles by Creating the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Costa Rica is currently considering increasing protection around Cocos Island.

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  • Costa Rica is currently considering increasing protection around Cocos Island.
  • The Cocos-Galapagos Swimway, which was declared a Mission Blue Hope Spot, forms an integral part of that initiative.
  • More than 10,000 scientists and global citizens have called for the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway to be a fully-protected zone.
  • The presidents of Ecuador and Costa Rica have a unique opportunity to create a new paradigm for protecting ocean wildlife, said Mariano Castro of Turtle Island Restoration Network.