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Ecuador and Galápagos travel update
Ecuador's president has declared a 60-day national emergency, but is it still safe to travel to Ecuador and onwards to the Galapagos Islands?
New reefs and seamounts discovered in Galápagos
Scientists create detailed high-resolution maps of newly discovered deep coral reefs in the Galápagos marine reserve
New study suggests narrowing habitat for Galápagos tuna
A new study suggests a potential narrowing habitat for tuna, with ripple effects on global fisheries and conservation
Ecuador protections for Galápagos with world’s biggest blue-bond swap
The Ecuadorian government is to swap part of its national debt with a huge conservation blue bond for more Galápagos protections
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Galápagos: can even the fittest survive?
The Galápagos Islands are still one of the most exciting places on earth to dive. But for how much longer?
The best places to scuba dive with manta rays
Scuba diving with manta rays is one of the greatest experiences you can have underwater - here are some of the best places to spot them
Sinking Galápagos dive boat leaves ‘superficial’ slick
A boat which sank in the Galápagos National Park carrying 47 barrels of diesel left an extensive but 'superficial' slick according to reports
10 best places to swim with dolphins
Dolphins are some of the best-loved animals in the oceans, here's 10 of the best places to encounter dolphins in their natural environment
Superhighway to protect migratory sharks between Galápagos, Cocos & Malpelo
Vast new marine protection zone to connect the Galápagos Islands, Cocos and Malpelo and safeguard sharks and other endangered species
The best scuba diving adventures in the world
High-energy scuba diving with the big stars of the oceans. Douglas Seifert on the excitement of the Eastern Tropical Pacific
DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving destinations
All of the best scuba diving destinations from the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards, including some of the top spots to enjoy them
DIVE Travel Awards 2021: best scuba diving liveaboards
During the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards, 245 different vessels were voted by readers as the best scuba diving liveaboards to…
First ultrasound scans and blood samples taken from wild Galápagos whale sharks
Scientists have successfully taken ultrasound scans and blood samples from wild, free-swimming Galápagos whale sharks