Marine iguanas

REVISITING THE GALÁPAGOS MARINE IGUANAS WITH DARWIN

I joined the Captain Darwin project in 2024 to study the iconic Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) aboard a sailing boat. This expedition was truly a dream adventure for any biologist, as we sailed almost every day sail to a new sampling location in search of marine iguanas. These were probably Darwin's least favourite animal, but with their specialized foraging strategies in the sea, marine iguanas really are unique.

We collected data on their diet and island distribution. You can also follow our activities on the Captain Darwin instagram page.

In the meantime, here are some pictures from the expedition: