Galapagos Experience

August 30 is International Whale Shark Day! This day was established to raise awareness around the importance of whale sharks to marine ecosystems and their dwindling population numbers, and to encourage conservation efforts to protect these gentle sharks.

The whale shark, (Rhincodon typus), is the largest fish in the ocean, found in tropical and temperate oceans, in deep water and in coastal areas. Growing as large as 14 meters and 20 tonnes (45 feet, 6000 pounds) whale sharks are filter feeders, feeding on plankton, fish eggs but also small fish and squid.

According to the IUCN, the Indo-Pacific population of the whale shark is thought to have reduced 63 percent over the past 75 years. The population in the Atlantic is thought to have been reduced more than 30 percent. Globally, the populations are continuing to decrease. Because of this, whale sharks are classified as endangered.

✨ ́pagos, primer destino turístico de , por su biodiversidad y compromiso con el ambiente

Cada viaje es una oportunidad para descubrir la maravilla natural que nos proyecta al mundo.

¡Desde expandimos nuestra luz con la nueva ! 🇪🇨

Tuna Day 🐟🌊🎉

Happy World Tuna Day!
To celebrate we thought it was time for you to Know Your Thunnus!
The Thunnus genus contains the group of fish known as true tunas. The fish of this genus are some of the most important to the fish trade, but also some of the most endangered. Thunnus species are powerful, streamlined and built for speed. A number are quite big, attain sizes much larger than a full-grown person and weighing as much as an average cow! Sadly, many of these amazing fish have been overfished and overexploited.

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🦈New specie of Hammerhead found un Isabela Island!

Observed the world over on April 25th, World Penguin Day recognizes one of the unique birds on the planet.  There are 18 species of penguins, and all their natural habitats are in the Southern hemisphere.

Galapagos Pengüin 🐧

This is the only penguin species found north of the equator and in the Galápagos. Penguins are threatened by pollution, bycatch and climate change. Introduced species, such as dogs, carry diseases that can spread to penguins as well, and cats pose a threat as predators. Past strong El Niño events have caused mortalities of up to 77 percent, with dramatic declines of prey species and reduced breeding success.

World Marine Animal day 🌊

Every day is Earth Day ✅

We’re celebrating and all through April!

Check out our brand new web portal for can’t-miss Earth Month content, from volunteer opportunities to the latest NOAA science news and more.

noaa.gov/earthday

Pictured: A doodled graphic of the Earth with the text “Every day is Earth Day” on it. The Earth is surrounded by drawings of nature including a desert, tropics, tundra, marine and deep sea environments, mountains, forests, rivers, and hills. Credit: NOAA Education/Kaleigh Ballantine.

The International Day of Action for Rivers is a day dedicated to solidarity – when diverse communities worldwide come together with one voice to affirm that rivers are vital and need our protection. It underscores the significance of ensuring communities’ access to clean, free-flowing water and emphasizes the fundamental right for all to participate in decisions concerning their water and lives. Now, more than ever, it is our collective duty to advocate for these rights and protect our rivers.

World Wildlife Day is for connecting people with the natural world and inspiring continued learning and action for animals and plants beyond the day.

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While not native to the Archipelago, three species of dolphin – bottlenose, spinner and common dolphins – pay frequent visits to Galapagos, drawn in by the nutrient rich waters that attract huge schools of fish.

Learn more! tinyurl.com/DolphinsGalapagos

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Beachgoers delight un this largue, black pterodactyl like Bird that soars effortlessy on tropical breezes with hardly a flap, using it's deeply forked tail yo steer.
Cool Facts 👌
✅ frigatebirds are they only seabirds un which they males and female look strikingly diferent.
✅ they breeding periodo of the Magnificent frigatebird is exceptionally long.
✅The Magnificent frigatebird spends most of its life flying effortlessy over the ocean.

We are celebrating 16 years as a Tour Operator providing Quality service to tourists and travelers who come to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.
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Amazing animals Galapagos Rays

🌊 As we wrap up the week, we find ourselves in the peaceful beauty of Galápagos rays.

These wonderful creatures, close relatives of sharks, have a special sensitivity to detect other marine life, thanks to their ability to perceive electric currents 🌐⁣

Their flat bodies and extended pectoral fins are a sight to behold for divers visiting our marine reserve.

Give a like 👍 if you'd love to see these stunning creatures in person!

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🌊 Al terminar la semana, nos encontramos con la belleza pacífica de las rayas de Galápagos.

Estas criaturas maravillosas, parientes cercanos de los tiburones, tienen una sensibilidad especial para detectar otras criaturas marinas, gracias a su habilidad para percibir las corrientes eléctricas. 🌐⁣

Sus cuerpos planos y aletas pectorales extendidas son un espectáculo para los buceadores que visitan nuestra reserva marina.

¡Dale like 👍 si te encantaría ver a estas impresionantes criaturas en persona!

📷 Ecuador Galapagos Info

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Galapagos Fauna

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Happy Independence Day, Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Today, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of this country and its amazing Galápagos 🐢🌊

A huge thank you to everyone who supports our conservation efforts. Your contribution is invaluable in conserving this magical paradise 🌍💚

Let's keep united in this labor of love and protection of nature!

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¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Hoy, celebramos la belleza y diversidad de este país y su increíble Galápagos. 🐢🦀🌊

Un enorme agradecimiento a todos los que apoyan nuestras labores de conservación. Su contribución es invaluable para conservar este mágico paraíso. 🌍💚

¡Sigamos unidos en esta labor de amor y protección a la naturaleza!

📷 Skratos198, fotocruz, Satellite Earth Art, Adrian Wojcik

🦎 Three species of land iguanas inhabit in Galápagos, each with its own peculiarities. 🌴 They sleep in burrows and, when it comes to protecting their home, males are staunch defenders, head-bobbing, biting and tail-thrashing! 🙌 ⁣
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🦎 Tres especies de iguanas terrestres habitan en Galápagos, cada una con sus propias particularidades. 🌴 Duermen en madrigueras y, cuando se trata de proteger su hogar, los machos son firmes defensores, ¡sacudiendo la cabeza, mordiendo y dando coletazos! 🙌 ⁣
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Blue-footed bo***es are aptly named, and males take great pride in their fabulous feet. During mating rituals, male birds show off their feet to prospective mates with a high-stepping strut. The bluer the feet, the more attractive the mate.

All half-dozen or so b***y species are thought to take their name from the Spanish word “bobo.” The term means “stupid,” which is how early European colonists may have characterized these clumsy and unwary birds when they saw them on land—their least graceful environment.

Galapagos summer vacations 🌊🏖️☀️

Today We celebrate the International plastic bag free day 🎉🌎.

Galapagos Giant Tortoises 🐢

¡Orgullo ecuatoriano! 🇪🇨 El se ubica en el podio de las mejores sopas de pescado del mundo 🌎 » bit.ly/3JyawuQ

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Créditos: Justin Hofman Photography