The rich and unique biodiversity of Galapagos has made this Archipelago a world landmark ofnature and conservation. The fact that the international press frequently reports on the Islands is not new. However, the Barcode Galapagos project has presented a new approach to conservation in Galapagos in seeking to catalogue the biodiversity of Galapagos based on the unique genetic signature of each species. Additionally, this has been done by training and employing local people who lost their job as a result of COVID-19.

Scientists seek to decipher the DNA of the Galapagos Islands

Press releases made by international media.

• EFE, The blackberry, the uncomfortable invader of the Galapagos. September 14, 2021. See more

• Infobae, Scientists seek to decipher the DNA of the Galapagos Islands. August 24, 2021. See more

• DW, Together for Galapagos – young people defend their natural treasure. Creative Economy. September 9, 2021. See more

Videos

Associated Press. Associated Press. Scientists seek to decipher the DNA of the Galapagos Islands. August 24, 2021. August 24, 2021.

Euronews. Galapagos trains and employs its citizens as scientists to tackle the tourism crisis. August 25, 2021.

DW, Together for Galapagos – young people defend their natural treasure. Creative Economy. September 10, 2021.

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• APnews, Local citizen scientists map genetics of Darwin’s Galapagos. August 21, 2021. See more

• The San Diego Union Tribute, Scientists seek to decipher the DNA of the Galapagos Islands. August 21, 2021. See more

• ABC, In search of the genetic catalogue of Galapagos. August 26, 2021. See more

• Yahoo News, In search of the Galapagos genetic catalogue. August 26, 2021. See more

• SOS Galapagos, Scientists compiling genetic catalogue of Galapagos species. August 26, 2021. See more

Authors

Carolina Proaño L.

General coordinator of the project. Her focus on resilient cities led to her involvement in the Galapagos Barcode project, in the search for innovative alternatives to tackle the economic impact of COVID-19 on the Islands.