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Environmental Restoration and Conservation on Galapagos

by: Fundacion Bolivar Education

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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 ...

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Program Highlights

Invasive Species Control: Removing invasive plants that threaten native habitats and working to control feral animals.

Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration: Rewilding efforts, restoring fragile ecosystems, and creating sanctuaries for species movement.

Experiential Learning: Island hopping, snorkeling, hiking to see unique wildlife.

Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating native plants into farms to improve soil, reduce erosion, and decrease reliance on imported food, fostering local economic stability.

Restoration Ecology: Seed collection from native plants, propagation in research station nurseries and replanting on the island.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Availability
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Conservation
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • English
  • European
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Locations

  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Conservation

Availability

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • English

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

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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...

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