Galapagos Conservation Trust

The Galapagos Conservation Trust is the only UK charity to focus exclusively on the conservation and sustainability of the Galápagos Islands.

Recent articles by Galapagos Conservation Trust

Galápagos sea lion

Galápagos sea lion guide: how they hunt, and why they’re endangered

A whale shark swimming in Sogod bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. © Steve De Neef/VW Pics/Universal Images Group/Getty

Whale shark guide: what they eat, where they’re found and why they’re endangered

Overall 1st place and Birds of Galapagos 1st place: Nazca boobies on Española island. © Leighton Lum/Galapagos Conservation Trust

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2021

Marine iguana in the Galápagos Islands. © Joseph J Orsi

Marine iguana guide: where they’re found, why they’re unique and the threats they face

Overall 1st Place and Urban Life Winner - Waiting For a Meal. © Marcos Miranda Correia/Galapagos Conservation Trust

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2020

A pair of Sally-lightfoot crabs cling to volcanic rocks on the coast of Santiago Island

Runner-up of the Up Close and Personal category - 'Sally-lightfoot crabs'. © Kevin Purohit/Galápagos Conservation Trust

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2019

Animal Behaviour Category 2nd place: Achoo! © Joseph Sullivan.

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2018

Animal Portrait Category 2nd place: Welcome. © Sheri Vandermolen.

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2017

Whale shark © Simon Pierce

9 things you never knew about sharks in the Galápagos Islands