Blog posts for Galapagos
Introducing the Galapagos field course 2020
This blog will be following the 3rd year 2020 Field Trip in the Galàpagos Islands, tackling problematics of environmental awareness & cultural appreciation, with a focus on how we, and you, can travel as sustainably as possible. Firstly, a touch of history. The Galàpagos played an iconic part in outlining the Evolutionary Theory, which provides…
nl341 January 2nd, 2020 Galapagos conservation, Field Course, Field Course Fornight, Galapagos, university of exeter
A Blue Galapagos
If I were to choose a colour symbolic of the Galapagos archipelago it would undoubtedly be blue. On approach to these islands, as far as the eye can see there are vast turquoise waters: the second largest marine protected area in the world. After spending only a few days with the community of Puerto Ayora…
jhcg202 January 18th, 2019 Galapagos, Galapagos archive ExeterMarine, Galapagos, GlobalExeter
Looking back to the Galapagos Islands
The trip to the Galapagos Islands has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. Working in such a unique place together with the local researchers, and helping them out with their studies, was equally fascinating as it was inspiring. We got to do and see so many incredible things, I can’t even…
am769 January 29th, 2018 Galapagos
Beneath the surface of the Galapagos
We’ve just past the half way point of the first ever Galapagos field course and so far, it’s been incredible! Last Monday we all gathered at the University of San Francisco Quito campus on San Cristobal after over 1300 collective hours of travelling to finally reach the island of San Cristobal. That evening we were…
am769 January 17th, 2018 Galapagos
35 students, 2 weeks, 1 stunning destination
Bring on Field Course Galapagos 2018! With under two weeks to go, the preparation for the field course of a lifetime is fully underway! And to kick it off, our first blog will be about the beautiful island we will be studying on, and what exactly we will be studying! The Galapagos islands are a…
am769 December 29th, 2017 Galapagos Biology, conservation, Field Course, fieldcoursefortnight, Galapagos, university of exeter, wildlife