GALAPAGOS

The GSC represents a major commitment by the University to put its research strengths into action in order to preserve the Galapagos and the beloved species that live there and to enable the people of the Galapagos and the world to experience and sustain this unique ecosystem... Built on Darwin's foundations, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA and the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Ecuador formed a strategic partnership in 2006 to address the challenges facing the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Initiative is committed to conducting interdisciplinary research, experiential education, and community outreach programs with the larger goals of advancing conservation efforts in the Galapagos and promoting better understanding of ecologically sensitive and protected areas worldwide.

Also known as: Galapagos Science Center (GSC)

Primary location: Chapel Hill United States