Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR) the first of their kind ever to be documented inside the marine protected area (MPA) since it was established in 1998.
Scientists discover pristine deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve: Observations using the human-occupied vehicle Alvin are the first of deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve sciencedaily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sciencedaily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Silky sharks are one of the most widely sold species in the international fin trade. A Mongabay Latam investigation revealed that in 2021 shark fin exports from Ecuador tripled compared to the average of the previous eight years and that the fins of silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) were among the most popular. These results match […]
From rugged marine iguanas sunbathing on basalt shorelines to tortoises plodding across grassy plains, the Galápagos Islands boast unparalleled biodiversity.