They may be famed for their wildlife, but the Galápagos Islands may soon gain some culinary profile, thanks to this ...

Two species that were previously extinct on the Galapagos Islands have reappeared a decade after an invasive predator population was eradicated, showing how impactful restoring and re-wilding ...

Volcanic Origins Created Perfect Isolation The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity.

A marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is seen in Tortuga Bay at Santa Cruz Island, part of the Galapagos archipelago in Ecuador, on June 26, 2023. Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters ...

Located over 800 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most inspiring destinations on the planet. Although they were originally discovered in the 16th century by Spanish ...

Galápagos National Park Directorate A species of iguana that went extinct nearly 200 years ago on one of the Galápagos Islands appears to be making a comeback, with some help from a team of ...

A geological coincidence placed the Galapagos Islands in the line of an icy current that provides food and shelter in a warming ocean. By Richard Kemeny / Hakai Magazine Published Nov 26, 2022 6:00 PM ...

Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

A small group from RIT left today for the Galapagos Islands. Eighteen students, faculty and staff, including two supporting sign language interpreters, will study variations in the island ecology made ...

Perched on the edge of a rugged inflatable boat, I slip on my flippers and my snorkeling mask, then jump feet-first into the cerulean waters below. Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS ...

A friend of mine is looking for info and recommendations on tours or the galapagos islands. This would be for 2 or 3 adults, and a ~10 year old. Any one have suggestions of a good tour to take? When ...

A boat carrying barrels of diesel fuel has sank near one of Ecuador’s ecologically sensitive Galapagos Islands, according to officials. The spilled fuel left a “superficial” slick, but damage was ...