"On the Origin and Demise of Species"
"The Origin and Demise of Species" Project
This work complements the Education on Floreana Project and aims to continue educating and involving the local population in the importance of their island and its conservation. GCT is delighted to have received a donation of over £100,000 to fund this project in full. Already the project is helping to build an understanding among the local population (of 120 people) of the island's unique biodiversity and its vulnerability to invasion. Improved awareness will be based upon four key elements:
Flamingo Lagoon, Floreana Island
© Chris Deeny
- Building a permanent outdoor interpretation exhibit in Floreana on evolution and the fragility of island and marine biodiversity
- Undertaking a training needs assessment to determine the vocational skills inhabitants require
- Developing didactic material for Galapagos schools focused on evolution and presenting these to the education ministry
- Increasing the understanding of island vulnerability to invasive species through practical solutions
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