This arid zone vegetation on Genovesa is the perfect nesting place for red-footed boobies! The island is also home to many other bird species including swallow-tailed gulls and lava gulls: tinyurl.com/GenovesaIsland 📷 ©️ Gina Friedrich, Bircan Harper, Bethany Pihama, Kristina Polk

Our 2023 Impact Report is out now, celebrating our successes and keeping you informed about the work made possible with your support! Take a look at what we've been up to on the Islands: tinyurl.com/GCTImpactRepor… 📷 ©️ Sam Rowley

Positioned at the top of the terrestrial food chain, the Galapagos hawk is an apex predator and an excellent hunter. Sadly, it's one of the world’s rarest raptors, with an estimated population of just 150 breeding pairs in Galapagos: tinyurl.com/GalapagosHawk 📷©️ Lindsey Atkinson

Did you know Galapagos penguins are the only species of penguin without a clearly defined breeding season? Instead they breed opportunistically whenever conditions are favourable. Discover more surprising facts about this species: tinyurl.com/GalapagosPengu… 📷 ©️ Vanessa Horwell

The Galapagos Islands have become one of the most popular eco-tourism destinations in the world. Learn about the work being done to make tourism a regenerative force for good for Galapagos: tinyurl.com/RegenerativeTo… 📷 ©️ Johan Van Wyk

A scalloped hammerhead's teeth are narrow backwards-facing triangles, perfect for seizing prey that they can eat whole rather than having to take bites out of larger prey. Their diet ranges from fish to stingrays and crustaceans: tinyurl.com/ScallopedHamme… 📷 ©️ Cyril Delapraz

The nutrients seabirds ingest enrich the soil in the form of guano, which promotes healthy vegetation. The rain and surf washes these nutrients into the sea, creating healthy near-shore ecosystems. Learn more about connector species: tinyurl.com/GalapagosConne… 📷 ©️ Rick Austin

Without our members, we could not fund the crucial research and fieldwork our team and partners are carrying out to protect and preserve the Galapagos Islands and their rich biodiversity. Learn more: tinyurl.com/GCTMembership 📷 © Jacob G. Salínas

The pink colouration of American flamingos is determined by the amount of carotenoid pigment that is ingested. These pigments are found in their food sources and the more the flamingo consumes the stronger its intensity of pink: tinyurl.com/GCTAmericanFla… 📷 ©️ Marek Jackowski

At Galapagos Day you will hear first-hand from the people who are tackling plastic pollution in Galapagos, from scientists working on the front line to the leaders representing Galapagos at the United Nations! Tickets available here: tinyurl.com/GalapagosDay20… 📷 ©️ Jonathan Green

On #InternationalYouthDay, why not have a read of the work we support to provide young people in Galapagos with experiences in nature and the tools to develop strong sustainability values and leadership skills. Learn more: tinyurl.com/GCTEducationan… 📷 ©️ Sarah Langford

Nazca boobies can be spotted at Punta Suarez on Española, Punta Pitt on San Cristobal, and on Genovesa. On Genovesa, nesting takes place between August and November, and on Española, they lay their eggs between November and February: tinyurl.com/NazcaBooby 📷 ©️ Stuart Hill

Our judging panel have had their say, but now it's your turn to choose your favourite image from our 2024 Galapagos Photography Competition! Voting will close at midnight on 19 September 2024: tinyurl.com/PublicChoiceVo… 📷 ©️ Tom Shlesinger, Tim Karels, Felix Reyes, Mark Goodison

A huge thank you to everyone that entered our 2024 Galapagos Photography Competition! As we wait to see who will be named the winner of our public choice vote, why not check out the winning photos of this year's categories: tinyurl.com/PhotoCompetiti… 📷 ©️ Bradley Dunbaugh

As of 1 August, Galapagos National Park entry fees have increased to raise funds for conservation initiatives, infrastructure upgrades and community programmes aimed at mitigating the ecological footprint of tourism on the Islands: tinyurl.com/GNPEntryFees 📷 ©️ Stephanie Foote

Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands, formed by the merger of six shield volcanoes: Ecuador, Wolf, Darwin, Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Discover more: tinyurl.com/IsabelaIsland 📷 ©️ Fisher Houston, Henri Leduc, Madison O'Connell, Caroline Marmion

The common cactus finch is one of 17 finches endemic to Galapagos. As well as feeding on Opuntia cacti, individuals will also use the plant to build their nests! Discover more: tinyurl.com/GCTDarwinsFinc… 📷 ©️ Rosie Brown

Our 2024 raffle is open! By entering this raffle, you not only have a chance of winning a four-day cruise around the Galapagos Islands - every ticket you buy will support conservation happening right now in the Archipelago: tinyurl.com/GalapagosRaffle 📷 ©️ Kasper Berg