How Humans and Technology are Protecting Floreana Together
On Floreana Island, technology and human dedication are transforming conservation. By connecting remote cameras with artificial intelligence and real-time alerts, the Smart Island Monitoring System helps field teams focus their efforts where they are needed most, protecting biodiversity and supporting the island’s ecological restoration.
Stories and Songs for Conservation: Children and Young People in Manabí Celebrate Their Local Biodiversity
For more than a year, students and young people from Ayampe, Las Tunas, and Puerto Rico took part in an environmental education initiative that transformed their learning about coastal biodiversity into five stories and three songs.
Javier Aznar: How Photography Can Inspire Conservation
A conversation about nature, photography, and conservation—and the power of an image to spark curiosity and inspire action.
When the Forest Returns, So Do the Frogs
Earlier this year, a study from the rainforests in our Canandé Reserve in the Chocó demonstrated that 75% of old-growth forest species can return to former cacao plantations and pastures within just 30 years once the land is protected and allowed to regenerate.
Scientific expedition identifies signs associated with ocean warming in the Galápagos penguin
The most recent Galápagos penguin monitoring expedition identified signs that may be associated with the persistence of unusually warm ocean temperatures, including the absence of evidence of recent breeding and the limited presence of young juveniles.
New Expedition Strengthens Monitoring of the Galápagos Albatross to Better Understand Its Interactions with Fisheries
The Galápagos albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) is one of the most iconic and threatened seabirds in the eastern Pacific. Each breeding season provides an opportunity to better understand the challenges facing this species and to generate the scientific knowledge needed to support its conservation.
Jocotoco and Play for Nature Promote Surfing as a Tool for Conservation in Galapagos
Jocotoco, with the support of Play for Nature, is advancing initiatives that demonstrate how sport can become a powerful tool for conservation. As part of this commitment, the Foundation supported the Tortuga Bay Classic 2026 Punta Negra Edition, a surfing championship that brought together surfers of all ages to foster a deeper connection with the ocean and the unique marine biodiversity of Galapagos.
From Pastures to Cloud Forest: The Transformation of Buenaventura
Less than three decades ago, much of what is now the Buenaventura Reserve was cattle pasture. Fragments of Andean cloud forest were scattered across the landscape, limiting the movement of species between the lowlands and the highlands. Today, the landscape tells a very different story.
Protecting Remote Ecosystems: The Story of Juan Chávez
When we think about conservation, we rarely consider what conservation truly demands: cutting trails through nearly inaccessible terrain, trekking long distances on foot, climbing mountains, descending canyons, camping for days, and working under extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind. Behind every protected species lies physical endurance, meticulous planning, resilience, and an unwavering sense of purpose. That is the reality of Juan Chávez, who works for Jocotoco in some of the most remote and demanding places on Earth.
Birdwatching in Ecuador: A Paradise for Bird Lovers
When you visit some places, they change the way you see the world. At Jocotours, we understand that travel is far more than reaching a destination; its a way to connect with nature, understand it, and actively contribute to its conservation. When you travel with us, you can visit Jocotocos network of reserves in Ecuador each protecting a unique landscape, and threatened ecosystems and wildlife. Within this network, biodiversity is safeguarded by the Ecuadorian local leaders that drive Jocotocos work.