Galapagos Links
The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands (CDF) is an international not-for-profit organization that provides scientific research and technical information and assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos Islands.
The Galapagos National Park Directorate works to manage and operate the island ecosystems of the archipelago, within the limits of their resilience to ensure the preservation of its ecological integrity, and wise use of environmental goods and services they create for the people.
Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts & Sciences (GAIAS)
The Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences was established in 2002 by the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, and is a fully operational university for all world citizens on San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands.
This site is dedicated to the exchange of information on invasive species in the Galapagos Islands. It is managed by a cooperative initiative of the Charles Darwin Foundation, the Galapagos National Park, the Ecuadorian Agricultural Health Service in Galapagos and the Galapagos National Institute.
Galapagos Genetics, Epidemiology and Pathology Laboratory
Introduced and emerging infectious diseases are a global concern for the conservation of biodiversity and represents some of the most serious current and future threats to the unique wildlife of Galapagos. The extent of such disease threats to Galapagos and how they can be dealt with is being addressed by a new collaborative initiative, the Galapagos Genetics, Epidemiology and Pathology Laboratory (GGEPL). The GGEPL website gives more details of the laboratories activities and current research projects.
This website contains a comprehensive list of hotels, travel agencies, boats, tours, cruises, and diving possibilities in the Galapagos Islands.
British artist and Galapagos resident Sarah Darling's website, showcasing her various works in oil, ceramics, jewelery, silk printing and mirrors - all with a Galapagos and conservation theme.