UNC Center for Galapagos Studies
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Hub of UNC's Galapagos-related research, teaching and outreach activities and partner in joint UNC/USFQ Galapagos Science Center in San Cristobal, Galapagos!
Joined March 2020
Another successful Symposium in the books on San Cristobal, Galapagos thanks to the incredible work of @GSCGalapagos staff and our partnership with the Galapagos National Park. So much to be proud of!.
Dos jornadas llenas de intercambio, aprendizajes y compromiso, con la valiosa participación de la comunidad local y la presentación de estudios científicos que fortalecen nuestra comprensión del entorno insular.
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The 7th Galapagos Research & Conservation Symposium is less than a week away on San Cristobal, Galapagos! This year's Symposium features over 50 scientific talks and 27 poster presentations across topics such as biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and community health.
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Community outreach is a key pillar of our work at @GSCGalapagos. Today, 4th graders in San Cristobal learned about ecosystem protection by reading the tale of "Alberto the Waved Albatross" as part of our "Connecting with Nature" program!
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Excited to be co-organizing the 7th Galapagos Research & Conservation Symposium taking place July 14th & 15th in San Cristobal, Galapagos! What a special opportunity to share research findings and collaborate with local community members and stakeholders.
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Did you know that in #Galapagos there are natural nurseries for juvenile sharks? A study conducted in San Cristobal identified breeding areas for black tip shark by using drones as a non-invasive method to protect marine species and their habitats.
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New approaches to abundance surveying utilizing unoccupied aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving to be effective tools in marine and terrestrial environments. We explored UAV efficacy for surveys in...
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Feel good Friday post!. Hoping everyone can glide into their weekend as smoothly as this gorgeous whale shark. Video: JR Green
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Congrats to the team of @UNC researchers who were able to connect the cute behavior of loggerhead sea turtles 'dancing' to broader scientific discoveries!.
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Carolina researchers publish a groundbreaking study on how turtles navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field.
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Last year at this time we were fortunate to host Sarah Darwin at the @GSCGalapagos, included an inspiring talk, engagement with the local #Galapagos community, and a trip to Darwin's Cove, where Charles Darwin first landed in San Cristobal, Galapagos!.
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A round-the-world endeavor to sustain the legacy of Charles Darwin brings his great-great-granddaughter to the archipelago to visit with Galapagos Science Center researchers.
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Congrats to the global team conducting research on the feeding patterns of the mottled scorpionfish in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, to better understand their role in the food chain and help ensure sustainable fisheries management!. Full article here:
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UNC research is creating stewards of our oceans. Researchers spend several months a year in Galapagos collecting marine life data, bringing information back to Chapel Hill to analyze, share, and collaborate on new insights. #UNCResearchIsNC #UNC #TARgram.
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Led by John Bruno, lab members study species unique to the archipelago but with relevance to the larger ecosystem.
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UNC Research is creating transformative opportunities for students. Tate Blackburn, a '24 Carolina graduate, conducted research in the Galapagos for five weeks, shaping his upcoming career path in the field of healthcare. #UNCResearchIsNC #UNC #TARgram.
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A student gleans insights from his research in the Galapagos that apply to his future as a physician assistant.
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UNC Research is protecting vital ecosystems. Isabel Silva-Romero studies how ocean temperatures affect the food web on rocky reefs around the Galapagos. Learn how Carolina research serves N.C. and beyond. Visit: #UNCResearchisNC.#UNC
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Congrats to the latest Gills Club cohort who will go on to be the next leaders helping to protect the #Galapagos!.They received Galapagos field guides (author Nigel Sitwell) that were signed and personalized courtesy of Sarah Darwin to continue to inspire them into the future.
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Learn more about how health assessments of 60 blue footed boobies on North Seymour Island from 2017 - 2022 help provide baseline health parameters that can be used to monitor the health status of this species!. Learn more here:
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How does urbanization affect Galapagos birds? Check out this new publication to learn more about how changes in soil use impact two iconic species - the Small Ground Finch and the Galapagos Yellow Warbler. Read the full publication here:
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Since 2019, @GSCGalapagos and the Galapagos Conservation Trust have led the "Connecting with Nature" program, reaching over 9k children and adults through education and recreational activities to encourage conservation of the islands! . Learn more here!
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TGIF! Hope everyone can take a moment to appreciate the sun on your skin and the weekend ahead.
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Happy #EarthDay! Enjoy our latest newsletter to learn more about the incredible momentum building across our projects to create a more just, sustainable planet!. View our newsletter here:
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Tomorrow is #EarthDay, and the @GSCGalapagos recently co-hosted a Family Science event with over 60+ attendees to learn about how we can work together to help preserve the #Galapagos petrel, a gorgeous seabird endemic to the Galapagos!
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