NEWS

Math and Technology Powering Conservation

23 Mar 2025

When you look at the world through a mathematical lens, numbers, equations, and patterns appear in everyday life. That connection started early for Pedro Galindo, a trained mathematician and data scientist at Jocotoco. At 15, he discovered an advanced geometry book among his mother's university texts, sparking a lifelong fascination with mathematical reasoning. "I'm intrigued by how things are connected and how certain behaviors can be predicted if you find the right equation. When you look at data sets, you don't just see numbers - you see trends and the hidden story behind each number.  

The Galapagos Rail Reemerges on Floreana Island: A Historic Rediscovery

23 Mar 2025

After nearly 190 years, the elusive Galapagos Rail has been spotted once again on Floreana Island, the sixth largest island in the Galápagos, a thrilling confirmation that our ecological restoration is bringing life back to this unique ecosystem. This extraordinary rediscovery is a major success for rewilding Floreana, a visionary collaboration, led by the Galápagos National Park, the Galápagos Biosecurity Agency, and co-executed by Jocotoco and Island Conservation, to remove introduced invasive predators and bring back 12 endemic species that disappeared from the island generations ago. The Galapagos Rail is the first of those 12 species to return on its own to Floreana.   

Three Years of the Hermandad Marine Reserve: A Milestone in Marine Conservation and Fisheries Sustainability

13 Mar 2025

As part of its third anniversary celebration, the Hermandad Marine Reserve (HMR) has made significant progress in protecting marine ecosystems and promoting sustainable fishing practices. Officially established on March 14, 2022, this protected area has become a benchmark for marine conservation in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, thanks to its key role in ecological connectivity between Ecuador and Costa Rica.

Control and Surveillance of the Galapagos Marine Reserve Strengthened with the Delivery of the Interceptor Vessel Centinela

23 Feb 2025

The Bezos Earth Fund, through its local partner, Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco, officially delivered the interceptor vessel Centinela to the Galápagos National Park Directorate (DPNG). This event, held at the Godfrey Merlen Operations Dock, marks a significant milestone in the joint efforts to strengthen the protection and conservation of the archipelagos marine protected areas.