NEWS

Nature's Pulse: Pioneers in Measuring Biodiversity in Ecuador

27 Aug 2024

Imagine being able to feel the heartbeat of nature, understand its vital signs, and sense its movements. At Jocotoco, we're making it happen. Using a combination of science, local knowledge, and advanced technology - bioacoustics coupled with artificial intelligence - we can monitor and track wildlife across vast regions, in order to protect it before it disappears. We are at the cutting edge of this revolutionary process.

Floreana: Bringing back the wild

27 Aug 2024

When a species disappears from an ecosystem, it leaves an irreplaceable gap in our natural world. Every living thing, from the tiniest microscopic organisms and insects, to birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, interact with each other in intricate ways. In some ecosystems, especially on islands where there are fewer species, the loss of a single species disrupts these interactions, causing a ripple effect.

Seeds of Hope at Tapichalaca's Minilab

27 Aug 2024

Our Tapichalaca reserve is special for many reasons. To start with, it's home to the Jocotoco Antpitta, the bird that inspired the creation of our organization. It's also known for its amazing variety of plants, which inspired us to set up a mini-laboratory to study the region's biodiversity. Fanny Hidalgo, who is very passionate about researching how to help endangered and endemic plants to germinate, works here.

Collaboration agreement between the Jocotoco Foundation and TUNACONS for the development of fishing projects in Galapagos and mainland Ecuador

19 Aug 2024

In a significant step towards the conservation and sustainable management of fishery resources and their ecosystems, the Jocotoco Conservation Foundation and the Tuna Conservation Group Foundation (TUNACONS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a ceremony held today in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos.