THE GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Held on 30 June - 1 July 2004, at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Jersey

Scientists from throughout the world came to Jersey to talk about the impact of visiting scientists on Galapagos and the impact that Galapagos has had on them. We learnt a great deal about current research going on and about how past research had made an important contribution to conservation policies in Galapagos.

The symposium also honoured Professor Eibl-Eibesfeldt. Fifty years ago he visited Galapagos and was inspired, much as Darwin had been inspired on his visit, to help create the Charles Darwin Foundation - which runs the Charles Darwin Research Station - with leading scientists of the day. His contribution to conservation in Galapagos cannot be overstated nor can his influence on many of the scientists who were at the symposium.

Scientists from the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust spoke about their work and it was interesting to compare the problems of conservation science in other parts of the world with those in Galapagos. Lee Durrell of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust also spoke movingly about the trip she and her late husband, Gerald Durrell, had made to Galapagos.

GCT is grateful to Dr Mark Stanley Price and his team at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust for their help and support in organising the symposium.

Sylvia Harcourt of the Charles Darwin Foundation presents a special award to Professor Eibl-Eibesfeldt.	Alan Tye, Head of Botany at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Galapagos.
Sylvia Harcourt, Board member of the Charles Darwin Foundation.	Peter Kramer, President of the Charles Darwin Foundation.

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