Videos tagged with "darwin research station"

Galapagos turtoises in Darwin Research Station [00:37]
The Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) is a biological research station operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation. It is located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands, with satellite offices on Isabela and San Cristóbal islands. [edit] Background In Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Ecuadorian and foreign scientists work constantly on research and projects for conservation of the Galapagos terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The Charles Darwin Research Station, established in 1964, has a Natural History Interpretation Centre and also carries out educational projects in support of conservation of the Galapagos Islands. he objectives of the CDRS is to conduct scientific research and environmental education for conservation. The Station has a team of over a hundred scientists, educators, volunteers, research students and support staff from all over the world. Scientific research and monitoring projects are conducted at the CDRS in conjunction and cooperation with its chief partner, the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS), which functions as the principal government authority in charge of conservation and natural resource issues in the Galapagos. The work of the CDRS has as its main objectives: * To promote, facilitate, design, and implement the scientific investigation necessary for the understanding of biological principles, better understanding of ecosystems, and adequate management of the islands natural resources. * To advise the Ecuadorian ...
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Lifeworks Galapagos [01:59]
and the Galapagos Islands. Adventure activities include white-water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, and scuba diving. Students tour all the best this country has to offer, from the Amazon basin to the high Andes to the capital Quito and, of course, the Galapagos Islands. ... Summer Camp Program Trek Teen Tour Adventure Travel Fishing Soccer Hiking Rafting SCUBA "Quito City Tour" "Darwin Research Station" "Galapagos Yacht Tour" "Salsa Lessons" "Amazon Tour" Lifeworks Galapagos Ecuador ...
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