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

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

Sea lion - Becky Douglas

Galápagos sea lion guide: species facts, and why they’re endangered

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