Meet Esteban Agudo Esteban Agudo recently started the 3rd year of his PhD and feels fortunate to be in the Galapagos to conduct his research. He is a marine ecologist pursuing his degree in Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology (EEOB) … Continued

Written by Kelly Weaver, Director of External Affairs and Communications at UNC Center for Galapagos Studies I had the most informative and calming guide as I went out to Kicker Rock just off San Cristobal, Galapagos, for my first snorkel … Continued

Five months into the pandemic, things were getting desperate for Robin Betancourt, The tourists he depended upon as a boat captain were unable to visit the Galapagos Islands, whose isolation — 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from the mainland — makes … Continued

Two incoming Ph.D. students share a love for South America and for the intricate ecosystems and wildlife that support it. Isabel Silva Romero and Diego Urquía are joining the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as international students thanks to a longstanding connection … Continued

The Galapagos Initiative is home to incredible female leaders and scientists at UNC, USFQ, and at the Galapagos Science Center. Daniela Alarcón is the Special Education Project Coordinator at the Galapagos Science Center.

The Galapagos Initiative is home to incredible female leaders and scientists at UNC, USFQ, and at the Galapagos Science Center. Andrea Encalada is a freshwater biologist and Vice Rector of USFQ. 

The Galapagos Initiative is home to incredible female leaders and scientists at UNC, USFQ, and at the Galapagos Science Center. Amanda Thompson is a biological anthropologist and UNC professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and Gilling School of Global Public Health.