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View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
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Discover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restoration
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Double your donation today! Donate Give monthly Adopt a speciesThere are a number of other ways you or your organization can contribute to our work.
Leave a legacy gift Become a corporate donor Fundraise for GalapagosThe impact you make on this small ecosystem is part of a larger footprint. Get involved today.
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Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our history
Discover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restoration
Make a lasting impact in Galapagos. Donate to support our mission and our work.
Double your donation today! Donate Give monthly Adopt a speciesThere are a number of other ways you or your organization can contribute to our work.
Leave a legacy gift Become a corporate donor Fundraise for GalapagosThe impact you make on this small ecosystem is part of a larger footprint. Get involved today.
Meet our donors Become a CDF Ambassador Become a volunteer Send a free e-card! Sign up to our newsletter
Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly CDF Ambassadors Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships and grants Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterExplore the 65 year history of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands, leading science and conservation action.
Discover our history
Discover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restoration
Make a lasting impact in Galapagos. Donate to support our mission and our work.
Double your donation today! Donate Give monthly Adopt a speciesThere are a number of other ways you or your organization can contribute to our work.
Leave a legacy gift Become a corporate donor Fundraise for GalapagosThe impact you make on this small ecosystem is part of a larger footprint. Get involved today.
Meet our donors Become a CDF Ambassador Become a volunteer Send a free e-card! Sign up to our newsletter
Discover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View more
Mario Albán
Field Assistant
Passionate about conservation in the Galápagos Islands, Mario joined the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) in October 2024 as a field assistant. His work focuses on the eradication and control of invasive plants, combining his expertise in identifying native and endemic species of the Galápagos. He has prior experience in similar roles with conservation institutions and NGOs, further strengthening his commitment to protecting the archipelago's unique environment.