Galapagos Travel Info & Guides · 15. July 2024
The Galapagos Islands are experiencing exceptional diving conditions in 2024 with unprecedented hammerhead shark sightings due to the El Niño to La Niña transition. This shift creates optimal marine life conditions, attracting divers to large hammerhead schools. El Niño brings warm waters and less marine productivity, while La Niña boosts nutrient-rich waters, enhancing biodiversity. 2024 offers unique diving opportunities, emphasizing responsible travel to protect the Galapagos ecosystem.
Galapagos Travel Info & Guides · 23. May 2024
Embarking on a dive liveaboard trip in the Galapagos this July/August? Here's your ultimate packing guide. For diving, bring a 5-7mm wetsuit, dive booties, gloves, hood, mask, snorkel, fins, BCD, regulator, dive computer, and dive light. For dive clothing, pack rash guards, dive skins, and neoprene socks. Non-dive essentials include casual wear, a hoodie, waterproof jacket, sleepwear, and comfortable footwear. Ensure you're well-prepared for this unforgettable adventure!
Galapagos Travel Info & Guides · 15. March 2024
This guide offers essential travel tips for flying to the Galapagos Islands, detailing airline options from the US, Europe, Australia, and domestic flights within Ecuador. It emphasizes the importance of planning, entry requirements, and environmental responsibility to ensure a memorable journey to this unique UNESCO World Heritage site.
Galapagos Wildlife · 15. March 2024
Explore top spots for diving with endangered green sea turtles, a guide emphasizing conservation and the best times to dive in locations like Galapagos, Philippines, Malaysia, Hawaii, Caribbean, and Indonesia.
Galapagos Travel Info & Guides · 14. March 2024
Starting August 1, 2024, Galapagos Islands' entrance fee will be $200 for international travelers, aiming to fund conservation and sustainable development, marking the first fee change in 26 years. This initiative supports local biodiversity and tourism models aligning with conservation efforts.
Galapagos Wildlife · 22. February 2024
Dive with sea lions for a magical experience in their natural habitat. Explore global destinations like the Galapagos Islands, encountering playful creatures. Learn about responsible diving practices and optimal times for these encounters in our comprehensive guide.
Marine Conservation & Whale Shark Research · 07. February 2024
In 2023, Galapagos Shark Diving united to donate over $17,400 to the Galapagos Whale Shark Project, boosting total contributions to $62,000. These funds support crucial research on whale shark migrations and reproductive behaviors, reinforcing our commitment to marine conservation. Our efforts not only advance scientific knowledge but also educate and transform divers into ocean guardians, advocating for the protection of marine species and their habitats.
08. January 2024
This blog post highlights premier shark diving spots globally, emphasizing responsible, sustainable practices. The Galapagos Islands are presented as the top location, offering diverse shark species like hammerheads and tiger sharks, best visited from June to November. The article stresses choosing eco-friendly operators, maintaining a safe distance, supporting conservation, and educating oneself about shark species and behaviors.
Galapagos Wildlife · 07. January 2024
This blog post is an enlightening guide on the best spots for diving with ocean sunfish, or mola mola. It covers unique destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Bali, Nusa Penida, Komodo National Park, Lembata, and Lisbon, detailing the best times to dive and emphasizing responsible, sustainable practices. The article advises choosing ethical operators, maintaining distance from molas, supporting conservation, and educating oneself about these creatures.
Marine Conservation & Whale Shark Research · 03. January 2024
Galapagos Shark Diving has successfully concluded the 'Name a Whale Shark Contest 2023', combining diving and marine conservation. Participants in the Galapagos Islands named whale sharks, contributing to the Galapagos Whale Shark Project. Funds raised helped purchase three satellite tags for tracking named sharks 'Makeba', 'Luna', and 'Star'. This initiative, drawing exclusively female names, reflects the unique female-dominant whale shark population in the Galapagos.
