Environmental Restoration and Conservation on Galapagos

San Cristóbal Island is located approximately 960 kilometers from the mainland in the Pacific Ocean.

Due to its location at the meeting point of the Humboldt, Cromwell, and Panama currents, the Galapagos Islands boast an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna. However, rapid population growth and increased migration have pressured local resources. To meet demand, merchants and agencies have introduced various products from the mainland, which has inadvertently brought invasive species to the islands.

Insects such as the fruit fly and various wasps, along with aggressive plants like blackberry (mora), guava, and superrosa, now threaten the local ecosystem. These invasive species are highly resistant to climatic changes and spread quickly, often aided by local birds that distribute se...