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A Healthier & Greener World

Posted on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 by content

One of the main problems humanity is facing is climate change due to pollution. Ecuadorian scientists Queenny López and Gabriela Samaniego began a project in 2017 that has the solution that may just change the world we live in, forever... Anuka, which means "algae" in Kichwa, is an Ecuadorian bio-enterprise that began in 2017 and [...]

New Life, Better World

Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 by content

A very important plant species is being reforested in Santa Cruz. Not only is it an incredibly unique and beautiful tree, but it will also bring back a very beautiful land bird back to the island! One hundred thousand scalesia plants have been reforested in Santa Cruz Island! Scalesia is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. [...]

Something Exciting Is Happening!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by content

Marine Iguanas are an exciting find while visiting the Galapagos Islands. Their unique characteristics are impossible to find in any other animal! And guess what, they are preparing to bring more of their species into the world! It’s nesting season for a very special species on the islands…Marine Iguanas! These very special creatures are preparing [...]

An Activity to Dream About

Posted on February 15, 2019 by content

From Green Sea Turtles to hungry Marine Iguanas feeding on algae, the incredible sea life in the Galapagos Islands never ends! This activity in the archipelago shouldn't be underestimated- there's much more to see than you think. The number of sites to do this activity are endless in the Galapagos. Each one of them inhabits [...]

The Endangered Jewel of the World

Posted on February 13, 2019February 15, 2019 by content

The Amazon is one of humanity’s most precious natural heritages. Likewise, an incredible amount of rare flora and fauna inhabit the rainforest. However, the Amazon is under serious threat from human activity. For this reason, it's extremely important that we do everything possible to conserve the world’s largest rainforest. Did you know? 🌺 The Amazon Basin covers [...]