and similar facilities on San Cristobal and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

Like most divers, I’ve always wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands. When I finally had the opportunity to do so, I was torn between a land-based trip and a liveaboard. Then, I discovered a ...

Penguins are a group of aquatic flightless birds. They live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, with only one species, the Galápagos penguin, found north of the equator. Highly adapted for ...

Charles Darwin’s visit to the islands in 1835 played a significant role in developing his theory of natural selection, with the giant tortoises among the key species that influenced his ideas.

Though Charles Darwin spent only a short time on the Galápagos Islands, the diversity of flora and fauna he documented on these remote volcanic promontories has forever linked his name and ideas to ...

Rumble Darwin Island in the Galapagos, the Ultimate Shark Dive Site Posted: January 10, 2025 | Last updated: January 10, 2025 Darwin Island in the Galapagos is home to Galapagos Sharks, massive ...

Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from NNW to N at 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 31 °F (-0.6 °C). Sunny with a high of 50 °F (10 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 7 mph (8 to 11.3 ...