Government clarifies that no type of mining is allowed in Galápagos National Park
The Ecuadorian government has reaffirmed that no mining activities are permitted in the Galápagos National Park, ensuring adherence to environmental protection laws.
When do vacations start for students of the Costa-Galápagos regime?
Over 1.8 million students and nearly 80,000 teachers in Ecuador completed the academic calendar for the Costa-Galápagos regime, marking the start of their vacation period.
Maritime controls in Galápagos
A journalist recounts a shipwreck incident in the Galápagos where none of the passengers wore life jackets, raising concerns about safety regulations.
Giant Tortoises Return to the Galapagos Archipelago
The return of giant tortoises to the Galapagos Islands aims to restore the ecological balance disrupted by human activity.
Boats in the Galápagos Islands under scrutiny: experts suggest stricter protocols and special legislation
Experts in Galápagos are advocating for stricter protocols and special legislation following two reported incidents involving boats near Tortuga Bay as tourist numbers increase.
A Historical Moment in the Galápagos: An Endangered Giant Tortoise Returns Home After 180 Years
The Floreana giant tortoise, extinct for over 180 years, has been successfully brought back to its native habitat in the Galápagos Islands through a groundbreaking breeding program.
Galápagos Free of E-Waste Adds Key Entities for Recycling
The program Galápagos Free of E-Waste has incorporated new partners to enhance electronic waste collection on San Cristóbal Island.
Giant tortoises return to the Galapagos Islands after nearly 150 years
158 juvenile giant tortoises have been released into the wild in the Galapagos, marking a significant step in conservation efforts for the species that nearly went extinct 150 years ago.
The Column of Bonil
The article discusses the lack of control in the Galápagos Islands as of February 23, 2026.
"Let go, move away from the boat": the dramatic end of a fishing boat shipwreck in Tortuga Bay
A tourist boat capsized in Tortuga Bay, resulting in one death and 28 survivors struggling to swim to safety.
Giant turtles reintroduced to the Galapagos island after a century
Approximately 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos archipelago, where they had vanished over a century ago.
Floreana: Rangers Reintroduce Giant Tortoises to Galápagos Island
Giant tortoises, extinct from Floreana for over a century, have been reintroduced to the island by park rangers in a significant conservation effort.
Floriana recovers its giant tortoises: Resettlement of 150 tortoises after their extinction for a hundred years
Ecuador has resettled 150 giant tortoises to their natural habitat on Floriana Island after they disappeared for over a century as part of efforts to restore ecological balance in the unique Galapagos archipelago.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after 150 years
Over 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos archipelago, marking a significant step in ecosystem restoration after their extinction over a century ago.
Giant tortoises make a comeback on Galapagos island
More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island, Galapagos, marking a significant ecological restoration effort after their extinction over a century ago.
Over 150 giant tortoises reintroduced to Galápagos
More than 150 giant tortoises have been successfully reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos, marking a significant conservation achievement after over a century of their absence from the island.
Over 150 giant tortoises reintroduced to Galapagos
Over 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos, over a century after they disappeared from the island.
Extinct Giant Tortoises Make a Comeback
158 giant tortoises have been released on Floreana Island, Galápagos, more than 100 years after the species went extinct.
Floreana giant tortoise reintroduced to Galápagos island after almost 200 years
The Floreana giant tortoise, extinct for nearly 200 years, has been reintroduced to its native Galápagos island as part of a large-scale ecological restoration effort.
The Giants Have Returned: The Scientific Plan That Brought Turtles Back to Floreana Island After 150 Years
A total of 158 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island after being locally extinct for over a century, marking a significant ecological and scientific milestone in the Galápagos Islands.
Maritime emergency in Tortuga Bay: 28 rescued and one deceased, according to the Navy
The Ecuadorian Navy confirmed the rescue of 28 individuals after a maritime emergency occurred in Tortuga Bay, resulting in one death.
The decline of turtle populations raises alarms in Doñana: 'We are close to witnessing their total extinction'
A new study reveals alarming declines in the native turtle populations of Doñana National Park, indicating a serious risk of local extinction.
Rescue operation after shipwreck in Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
A rescue operation is underway following the shipwreck of a boat on the Santa Cruz Island route in the Galápagos.
Miracle or accident? The mystery of the Galápagos iguanas that appeared 1,000 km from their home, in Manabí
Marine iguanas, typically found only in the Galápagos Islands, have been discovered living on the mainland of Ecuador, raising questions among scientists.
Double cabin pickup truck falls into the sea at the Puerto Villamil pier
A double cabin pickup truck plunged into the sea at the Puerto Villamil pier in Galápagos, but the single occupant was rescued and is stable.
Galápagos will receive $117 million for climate change program
Ecuador's Galápagos Islands are set to receive a $117.6 million investment for a climate change program in collaboration with international organizations.
Scientific collection of Galápagos opened to the public, previously reserved for researchers
A scientific collection of 7,500 species from the Galápagos Islands has opened to the public after being reserved for researchers for sixty years, as reported by the Charles Darwin Foundation.
Aeromedical and naval rescue system strengthened in Galápagos with agreement of over $2.2 million
An agreement signed in Galápagos aims to enhance the aeromedical and naval rescue system with an investment of over $2.2 million.
60,000 used tires were recycled in Galápagos, more than 20,000 tires were managed in 2025
Galápagos successfully recycled 60,000 used tires as part of the Galápagos Free of Used Tires 2026 program, with over 20,000 tires processed in 2025 alone.
Galápagos, a destination to travel with friends
The author shares an unforgettable experience traveling with friends to San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos, highlighting the tranquility and safety of the destination.
The Sea Lions of the Galápagos Are Not Ready to Stop Nursing
A study reveals that Galápagos sea lions continue to nurse longer than previously thought, challenging assumptions about their weaning period.