To celebrate its 50 years of scientific work for Galapagos, the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) presents its new web site today. The address www.darwinfoundation.org, contents, and commitment to providing information remain the same, but the image and functionality are completely revamped.
The site ushers in a new phase for sharing Galapagos-based science as of 23 July through web design and information architecture conceived to offer user-friendly service to its thousands of Internet visitors.
Thus, on its 50th anniversary day, CDF renewed its commitment to the mission of providing knowledge and assistance through scientific research to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the Galapagos Archipelago.
The new web site was developed with three key features in
mind:
Science for Galapagos, which comprises all the information gathered by the Research Area. This is the place for visitors to learn firsthand about the
research programs and other projects the CDF is carrying on in response to the
new challenges it faces: the Floreana Project, Climate Change, and the Human
Footprint in Galapagos.
Datazone, where site surfers will find databases on
Galapagos weather, introduced invertebrates, introduced plants, lists of the
islands' known species, and Galapedia (a sort of Wikipedia exclusively devoted
to Galapagos-related topics).
Galapagos for people. CDF is committed to cultivating
understanding among the inhabitants of Galapagos and helping to build a
conservation consciousness in support of sustainable local
development.
The new web site has been planned so that anyone can become easily and actively involved with the CDF's work, either through donations (with a thoroughly swift and secure system) or by consulting their Virtual Library, where various scientific publications regarding the Galapagos ecosystem are available. There is also a multimedia area where you can see photographs and videos concerning the Foundation's activities.
