01. Photographer pick: Fernando Faciole

A member of International League of Conservation Photographers, Fernando drives conservation impact through ethical visual storytelling. He's been featured on numerous publications including National Geographic! 

Follow him at fernando.faciole.

A male magnificent frigatebird inflates its gular skin to attract a new mate. This sight can often be seen on North Seymour island. Photo by Fernando Faciole

02. Article pick: Conservation success: Reintroduced land iguanas breed on Santiago island

Galápagos land iguanas — one of three species of land iguana found in Galápagos — went extinct on Santiago island in the early 20th century. But three years ago as part of the Land Iguana Project, they were reintroduced to the island. Here's a promising update on how this new generation of juveniles are thriving in a habitat lost long ago.

A Galápagos land iguana, North Seymour Island. Photo by Fernando Faciole

03. Book pick: Evolution's Workshop by Edward J. Larson

Thoughtful and really well-written, "Evolution's Workshop: God & Science on the Galápagos Islands" tells the story of Darwin's many explorations on the islands. A great read for travelers and students of nature and science alike.

04. Audio pick: Street View Treks: Galápagos Islands

Did you know more than 20% of marine species in the Galápagos aren't found anywhere else on earth? Discover some of them in this 7-minute feature where scientists use Google's Street View to study the land, coast and sea of the islands and all the wildlife in between. 

05. Quote of the Week

“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.”

                  — Charles Darwin