"It’s probably fair to say that most visitors venture out to the Galapagos Islands to see the unique wildlife," writes ...

In a remarkable discovery off the western coast of the Galápagos Islands, scientists have pinpointed a previously unknown hydrothermal vent field, thanks to a trail of ghostly crabs. For over 20 years ...

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador (AP) — Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, deep blue ...

The Galapagos have always been sensitive to changes in ocean temperature. The archipelago itself is located where major ocean currents converge — cool from the south, warm from the north, and a ...

Satellite tracking of a common hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini), which was fitted with a tracking device in the Galapagos ...

The Galapagos have always been sensitive to changes in ocean temperature. The archipelago itself is located where major ocean currents converge — cool from the south, warm from the north, and a ...

The Galápagos Islands now host over 250,000 annual visitors, under strict controls including visitor caps, mandatory guides, designated trails and substantial tourism fees, which fund conservation.

A marine iguana found only in the Galapagos Islands feeds on algae and other plants off of Fernandina Island, Ecuador on June 8, 2024. The marine iguana feeds directly from the ocean, making it a ...

"On July 30 we flew to Quito, Ecuador, and then several days later caught a flight to the Galapagos Islands where we boarded a boat for the next eight days." Skip to content All Sections ...