Blue whales in the Galapagos: expedition without sightings and warm ocean
A ten-month expedition fails to spot blue whales in the Galápagos Islands as ocean temperatures soar. We'll tell you what they found.
Marine iguana trafficking: seizures, quarantine and captivity papers
Seizures, quarantine and captive breeding labels: this is how the international trafficking of Galapagos marine iguanas moves.
Galapagos strengthens conservation with technology, tsunamis and wildlife trafficking control
This is how Galapagos protects its biodiversity: technology against invasive species, tsunami alerts and control of wildlife trafficking.
Galapagos: between the climate threat and the miracle of conservation
An intense El Niño event threatens the unique species of the Galápagos Islands. Learn about the recovery projects for tortoises and Scalesia plants.
Galapagos giant tortoises: science recovers their history and their future
A study using degraded DNA confirms extinct tortoise lineages in the Galápagos, while 158 hybrid specimens return to Floreana. Science and conservation join forces to recover these ecosystem engineers.
The unique blue octopus from the Galapagos returns home as a key piece for science
The Galapagos blue octopus returns to the Charles Darwin Research Station as a holotype. Only three specimens have ever been seen, and it is now key to science.
Galapagos: between mass tourism and conservation efforts
The Galápagos Islands face the challenge of balancing tourism with conservation. Discover restoration projects and how you can volunteer.
Sara Carbonero and her journey of self-improvement through the Galapagos Islands
Sara Carbonero takes advantage of her visit to the Galapagos Islands to feel the strength of her body again after an operation and a personal blow that changed her year.
Mass tourism is overwhelming destinations: from the Galapagos to Varenna
The Galápagos Islands are suffering from an invasion of 1.300 Airbnb rentals while Varenna fines tourists in swimsuits. Two sides of mass tourism that demand solutions.
Scary encounter in the Galapagos Islands: tourist survives shark attack
An Australian tourist survives a shark attack in the Galapagos Islands. Learn the details of the incident in Santa Fe and the measures taken.
A tiny blue octopus has been discovered in the depths of the Galapagos Islands.
Scientists identify Microeledone galapagensis, a golf ball-sized blue octopus, at a depth of 1.800 meters. A marine milestone!
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The discovery of Microeledone galapagensis: a blue octopus the size of a golf ball
Scientists discover Microeledone galapagensis, a blue octopus the size of a golf ball. Explore this amazing underwater discovery in 3D.
The enigma of Microeledone galapagensis: the tiny blue octopus of the deep sea
A tiny blue octopus, about the size of a golf ball, has been discovered in the Galápagos Islands. Learn the secrets of this new marine species.
A fire on a tourist boat in the Galapagos Islands leaves 21 evacuated and opens an environmental investigation.
Fire on the Galaxy Daily tourist boat in the Galápagos: 21 people rescued and potential environmental risk in the Marine Reserve. Get the details.
Giant tortoises return to Floreana Island in the Galapagos
Floreana Island recovers its giant tortoises after 180 years with the release of 158 key specimens for the ecological restoration of the archipelago.
New Year's Eve in the Galapagos Islands on a luxury cruise
I propose to start the New Year in a memorable way: an expedition to the Galapagos Islands aboard Silver Galapagos, are you passionate about it? then keep reading.