The challenge of cataloging the biodiversity of the Galapagos has aroused the interest of the national media, which reflects the importance of having employed local people in one of the most severe economic crises in the Archipelago.
• Teleamazonas Report (minute 54:36 to 57:47) August 30, 2021.
Press releases made by Ecuadorian media.
Forbes Ecuador. In search of the genetic catalog of the Galapagos. August 26, 2021. See more
• El Universo Some 70 natives help scientists decipher the genetic catalog of the species of the Galapagos Islands. August 26, 2021. See more
• Diario Expreso. In search of the genetic catalog of the Galapagos. August 26, 2021. See more
• El Comercio. Citizen science is promoted in Galapagos. August 13, 2021. See more
• Ecuavisa. Scientists search for genetic catalog of the Galapagos. August 26, 2021. See more
• Ecuador en Directo. 74 Galapagos residents go out periodically to collect soil and water samples in the hope of discovering new 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.
Diego Ortiz
Local coordinator of the project.