Charles Darwin Research Station Adventure Tours
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.
Background
In Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Ecuadorian and foreign scientists work constantly on research and projects for the conservation of reptiles, birds and plants. The Charles Darwin Research Station, founded in 1959, has a Natural History Interpretation Centre and carries out educational projects in support of the Galapagos National Park Service. The Park has the following development programmes: conservation of natural resources, management of flora and fauna, sustainable use of resources. Others are related to environmental education, marine resources, agricultural development, monitoring and vigilance. Their aim is to conserve this natural habitat and allow tourists to appreciate all these unique species.
Objectives and work
The 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 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 authorities on the subject of conservation and management of natural resources in the Galapagos Islands.
- To collaborate with Ecuadorian institutions on the implementation of programs involved in scientific investigation and education on the islands.
- To contribute to the development of scientific and technical personnel from Ecuador who are specialized in natural sciences and natural resource management.
- To contribute and collaborate on educational programs related to the conservation of the islands.
- To compile the results of the scientific investigations and the other activities of the organization and to disseminate this information regionally, nationally, and internationally.
In 2002, the Station was awarded the International Cosmos Prize.
Journeys trips that include the Charles Darwin Research Station:
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the Alta
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the Coral I & II
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the Eclipse
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the Eric, Flamingo & Letty
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the Evolution
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the Lammer Law
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the M/Y Grace
Galapagos Wildlife Odyssey for FAMILIES aboard the Eric, Flamingo & Letty
Information based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin_Research_Station
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