Beesker recommends 'Galapagos Conservancy' as the world's
best website on the Galapagos Islands
ABOUT 'GALAPAGOS CONSERVANCY'
The
Galapagos Conservancy was formed in 2002
through the merger of the Darwin Scientific Foundation and the Charles Darwin
Foundation Inc. It works for the lasting protection of the Galapagos Islands
through programs of education and fund raising. It raises over $2m each year, to
fund the conservation work of the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos
National Park Service. It also manages $4.5m in endowed funds.
The Galapagos Conservancy website is organized into the following main sections:
About Us, Travel, Conservation, Store, Photos, Schools, News, and Membership.
The About Us section covers: About Us, Our Partners, List of Directors, Links,
and Employment. The Travel section covers: Travelling to the Galapagos Islands,
My Trip, and Map. The Conservation section covers: Conservation Challenges,
Conservation Agenda, Publications, and Field Notes. The online Store offer
clothing, books, and items for the home. The Photos section contains a gallery
of high resolution images, grouped under the following headings: Scenery,
Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, and Marine Life.