Andrea Daniela Coloma

Research assistant

Andrea Daniela is an Ecuadorian biologist with extensive experience in seabird monitoring and management of emerging diseases in wildlife. She graduated from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), where she developed a deep interest in bird conservation and ecology.

Since 2014, Andrea has collaborated with the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF), initially as a volunteer and thesis student in various research projects focused on the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. In 2023, she joined the Seabird and Lagoon Bird Project as a researcher, contributing to the study and monitoring of emblematic species such as the Galapagos penguin, the flightless cormorant, and the Galapagos albatross. This project aims to assess the populations of these birds and the threats they face in the long term.

Andrea's work focuses on the conservation of biodiversity in the Galapagos, with a particular focus on the health of birds and their interaction with marine ecosystems. Motivated by her commitment to nature, Andrea aspires to expand her experience in conservation, strengthening her knowledge and skills to further contribute to the protection of biodiversity in vulnerable ecosystems.